Lead Urn Conservation Project

The New York State Parks Department is seeking conservation treatment for five lead garden urns located at the Staatsburg State Historic Site in Dutchess County. The procurement focuses on professional conservation services to address significant deterioration of these potentially early 18th-century English garden ornaments, which exhibit various structural issues including lead slump, base deformation, and lead tears. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in historical artifact preservation, with specific capabilities in lead conservation techniques. The contract is structured for implementation from November 1, 2014, to May 31, 2015, with an optional annual renewal term available. The solicitation requires comprehensive documentation and detailed treatment proposals that outline specific conservation methodologies to restore and stabilize these historic garden urns. Proposals are due by September 16, 2014, at 2:00 PM, with interested parties encouraged to review the complete bidding documents for comprehensive requirements and submission instructions.

The procurement includes specific subcontracting goals for minority and women-owned businesses, with an 8% minority-owned and 12% women-owned subcontracting requirement. This contract is not designated as a service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside, which means it is open to broad competition. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the specialized nature of historical artifact conservation suggests a potentially significant investment. The procurement is specifically targeted at professional conservation specialists with demonstrated expertise in handling delicate historical artifacts, particularly those with complex material compositions like lead. The solicitation appears designed to encourage diverse participation while maintaining high standards of technical capability, with the primary objective of preserving historically significant garden ornaments through professional conservation techniques.