Exhibit Design Fabrication Services

The state of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement, is seeking qualified vendors to provide exhibit design, fabrication, and installation services for the Arkansas Department of Park, Heritage and Tourism. The contract opportunity is applicable to Pulaski County and the City of Little Rock. The selected contractors will be responsible for developing interactive exhibits, audio-visual technology, graphics, captioning, and translation services for museum environments that highlight Arkansas and American history. Respondents must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and will be evaluated based on their qualifications, proposed solution approach, and risk management capabilities. Proposals are due by March 5, 2024, and the state plans to award contracts to the qualified vendors by March 22, 2024. The initial contract term is for 1 year, with the option to renew for up to 6 additional 1-year terms.

The procurement allows for different methods of engagement, including small order procurements, competitive bids, and competitive sealed bids/proposals, depending on the estimated cost of each exhibit project. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the state has not disclosed any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The state has also not provided any information on the potential award values or budget ranges for the contract opportunity.