Conservation and Installation of World War II Mural

The Maryland Military Department is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure services for the conservation and installation of a World War II mural. The mural, approximately 20 feet by 40 feet, is painted on plywood panels and requires cleaning, restoration, and sealing before installation at the Maryland Museum of Military History in the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore. The contractor must have 5 years of experience in large mural restoration projects and be certified by the American Institute for Conservation. The scope of work includes transporting the mural to and from the contractor's climate-controlled conservation lab, documenting the conservation process, providing a consultation and proposal for installation on a supplied floating wall, and performing the installation upon approval. The contract will be for a one-year base period with a six-month option period.

This IFB does not include any Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price. Invoicing and payment terms are specified, and the contractor must maintain various insurance coverages for the duration of the contract. The bid due date has been extended to June 8, 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for June 9, 2023. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges are provided in the available information.