RFP-14-2026 museum exhibit design, construction, and installation B&O station and ellicott city firehouse museums

Howard County, Maryland, located within Edgemont CDP, is soliciting responses through Request for Proposal RFP-14-2026 for museum exhibit design, construction, and installation services at two facilities: the B&O Station Museum and the Ellicott City Firehouse Museums. The procurement seeks qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive exhibit development services, including design conceptualization, physical construction, and professional installation of museum displays. Interested parties must access the full solicitation details through Howard County's procurement website at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/procurement-contract-administration under the Current Solicitations section. The proposal submission deadline is May 20, 2026, with the posting date of April 21, 2026, providing respondents approximately one month to prepare and submit their proposals. Potential bidders should monitor the county's website for any changes to the due date, as modifications will be posted there. While the specific evaluation criteria, required qualifications, and deliverable specifications are not detailed in this summary, vendors should review the complete RFP documentation for comprehensive requirements and assessment methodology.

The solicitation materials do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on organizational eligibility at this time. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Similarly, no budget range or estimated award value has been disclosed in the posted information. Prospective respondents are advised to consult the full RFP document on the Howard County procurement portal for complete details regarding any participation restrictions, contractor qualifications, technical requirements, integration specifications, and financial parameters that may apply to this museum exhibit services contract.