REQUEST for PROPOSAL State Preservation Board

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Museum Artifact Mount Making Services ‐ Bullock Texas State History Museum State Preservation Board RFP # 809‐18‐0045 ADDENDUM #1 Date issued: May 2, 2018

This Addendum modifies the original Request for Proposal (RFP) documents dated April 17, 2018. Acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by signing below and returning with proposal submittal.

All Questions Received by 5PM, May 1, 2018 Question Deadline and SPB Responses:

1. How many colors will the mounts need to be painted? SPB Response: The mounts will be painted to match each object, so the number of colors will vary.

2. The pieces marked "Framed hang on wall", are they already framed or will they require framing? SPB Response: All four (4) pieces listed as "Framed, hang on wall" are already framed.

3. The pieces marked "Fabric wrapped backboard" (artifact#s: 04029,03979, 03974, 03976, 04101), will we supply the board and backing fabric? SPB Response: Yes, Contractor will supply conservation approved board and fabric to be specified.

4. The pieces marked "Acrylic back and ledge" are they wall or deck mount or will it depend? SPB Response: Both wall and deck mount.

5. Do you have a preferred acrylic thickness? SPB Response: 1/8" acrylic for backs and ledges, unless the document is over 2' x 2', requiring 1/4".

6. What do the mount category codes mean? ( B, C, D, E, G, H, I ) SPB Response: See attached drawing 05.15 ‐ ARTIFACT MOUNTS, showing these mount types.

7. Will we be required to manufacture any case work? SPB Response: No. All casework will be provided by others.

8. Should all of the mounts arrive at the same time to be installed or should the arrival schedule be staggered to allow the museum staff to address any issues with custom fitting? SPB Response: Mounts can arrive in batches, however the RFP includes installation by the Contractor with assistance from museum staff, if needed.

9. Will the museum staff be present to assist with install and/or advise on artifact placement? SPB Response: Yes.

10. What space or facilities will be available for working with the mounts and secure storage for Contractor’s tools and equipment? SPB Response: Secure space will be provided on site at the Museum for mount making work and tool storage.

11. Will parking be available? Is there a cost for parking? SPB Response: Parking will be provided at no cost to the Contractor.

RFP #809‐18‐0045, ADDENDUM #1 Museum Artifact Mount Making Services Issue Date: May 2, 2018

12. Are travel and lodging costs to be included in the estimate? SPB Response: Yes.

13. Are there case layouts and other design drawings from the Exhibit Designer available for this estimate? Will artifact layouts in the cases need to be done by the Mount Maker? SPB Response: Layouts are not available at this time but will be provided to the Contractor at a later date.

14. On Attachment C: Artifact List, there is a category on the spreadsheet for “Mount” and letter corresponding to a type of mount. Can you clarify what those types are or what the letters mean? SPB Response: See attached drawing 05.15 ‐ ARTIFACT MOUNTS, showing these mount types.

15. Artifact #040209 Spanish Soldier Armor is designated to have a dress form. Is there a type of mannequin form that has been specified or is preferred for this artifact? SPB Response: A conservation grade museum form is to be used, but no particular model has been specified.

ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM BY RETURNING THIS SIGNED FORM WITH YOUR PROPOSAL.

BY: ______Representative Name and Title

______Vendor Name

ATTACHMENT: 05.15 ‐ ARTIFACT MOUNTS

END OF ADDENDUM #1

2 OBJECT WITHIN A DISPLAY CASE , OR TOUCH OBJECT THAT IS SECURED TO AN ACCESSIBLE SURFACE

OPTIONAL PTD MEDITE PEDESTAL

TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C TYPE D TYPE E TYPE F

AV EQUIPMENT DESIGN ACME PROFESSIONAL INC 6649 Long Beach Court , New Market MD 21774 646 .771 .7398 ARTICLES OF CLOTHING , WITH OR WITHOUT ACCESSORIES

FLAT OBJECT , DOCUMENT OR OPEN BOOK

FLAT OBJECT , DOCUMENT , OPEN BOOK

BENT STL PLATE , PTD FINISH AND SECURED WITH FLUSH SET FASTENERS

TYPE G TYPE H TYPE I TYPE J

BID 01/2018

NOTE No . Description Date (mm/dd/yy) Revisions/Issuance (Read Up) 1. ACTUAL MOUNT TYPES TO BE USED ARE TO BE DETERMINED AT A FORMAL ARTIFACT STAGING , WITH THE ARTIFACT MOUNTER PRESENT Ralph Appelbaum Associates Incorporated 2. DIMENSIONS , SHAPE AND ORIENTATION OF MOUNTS IS TO BE DETERMINED Planning & Design 88 Pine Street New York New York 10005 3. OBJECTS SEATED ON HORIZONTAL SURFACES ARE TO BE SECURED SO AS NOT TO BE RE-POSITIONED AS A RESULT OF BASE t: 212 334 8200 f: 212 334 6214 BUILDING VIBRATION

4. WHERE ACCEPTABLE , AND APPROVED BY THE DESIGNER , INDIVIDUAL MOUNTS CAN BE REPLACED BY MULTI-OBJECT MOUNTS TO REDUCE THE OVERALL QUANTITY OF MOUNTS WITHIN A DISPLAY CASE

5. ALL SPIDER MOUNTS ARE TO BE CLIPPED BACK AND DESIGNED TO BE AS UNOBTRUSIVE AS POSSIBLE LEVEL 1 CORE EXHIBITS

6. ALL MOUNT JOINTS ARE TO BE WELDED , OR SOLDERED

7. ALL MOUNTS ARE TO BE PAINTED SO AS TO BE AS UNOBTRUSIVE Title AS POSSIBLE 8. SMALL SCALE ARTIFACTS (EX: IN AC_08) ARE TO BE ARTIFACT MOUNTS ENCAPSULATED WITHIN A CLEAR ENCLOSURE , OR SECURED TO A SUBSTRATE , AND MOUNTED AS A SINGLE OBJECT WHERE APPLICABLE

9. DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE MOUNTED WITH MYLAR TABS AT EACH CORNER , OR FULL MYLAR WRAPS IF REQUIRED

Scale Project No . Format 0551

Drawing 05.15