CALVIN COOLIDGE SUMMER WHITE HOUSE EXHIBIT

The Vermont Agency of Commerce & Community Development, specifically the Department of Housing and Economic Development's Division for Historic Preservation, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive exhibit design and installation project at the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. This Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to contract with one or more companies capable of providing full-service exhibit development, including design, fabrication, delivery, and installation of finished products focused on the site's 1924 Summer White House room history. The procurement specifically covers the creation of an educational exhibit that will highlight the historical significance of this unique presidential site location. The RFP was posted on January 16, 2024, with proposals due by February 6, 2024, indicating a relatively short response window of approximately three weeks. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in historical exhibit design, with capabilities to produce high-quality, historically accurate interpretive materials that can effectively communicate the site's historical narrative.

While no specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be open to professional exhibit design firms with demonstrated historical interpretation capabilities. The procurement spans Washington County and specifically targets the Newport Center CDP, suggesting potential local economic development considerations. Although no specific budget range was provided, historical exhibit projects of this nature typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 depending on complexity, scale, and fabrication requirements. The project's focus on the Calvin Coolidge Summer White House suggests a need for vendors with specialized knowledge in early 20th-century presidential history and museum-quality exhibit design. Interested firms should carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the precise technical and historical requirements for this unique interpretive project.