DCR 819 Blue Hills Observatory

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking a vendor with interpretive exhibit design and fabrication experience to complete updates to the History room that hosts visitors, students, and other groups at the Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center in Milton, MA. The scope of work includes designing and fabricating an interpretive panel, constructing a custom-built adjustable shelving unit, creating an audio/visual interface, and installing specialized lighting. The vendor must comply with Executive Order 515 regarding environmentally preferable products and services. The contract opportunity has a posted date of October 1, 2019 and a due date of October 25, 2019. The evaluation criteria includes the vendor's qualifications, samples of comparable work, resumes of key team members, a proposed project timeline, and a detailed fee proposal. The initial contract duration is 8 months, with two 2-month renewal options, and the estimated value of the procurement is $13,000.

This contract opportunity is specific to Norfolk County and the City of New Bedford in Massachusetts. The procurement documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement documents also do not list any award values or budget ranges beyond the estimated $13,000 for the project.