The State of Vermont is seeking proposals for furniture conservation services for historic furniture collections. Contracts will be for two years with a two-year renewal option, starting August 15, 2026. Bidders must have relevant certifications and experience. Proposals are due August 4, 2026. All communications must be through the designated State contact. No bidders conference will be held. Questions are due July 27, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically by the deadline. Awards will be made in the best interest of the state, with preference given to resident bidders and those promoting clean energy.
RFP responses are due by August 4, 2026, 04:30 PM EST. rfp responses due by august 4, 2026 04: 30 pm est
Payment terms are net 30 days from the date the state receives an error-free invoice with all necessary and complete supporting documentation. Payment terms are net 30 days from the date the state receives an errorfree invoice with all necessary and complete supporting documentation.
Awards will be made in the best interest of the state, considering project approach and methodology, qualifications and experience, ability to provide services within the defined timeline, cost, and success in completing similar projects. consideration shall be given to the bidders project approach and methodology, qualifications and experience, ability to provide the services within the defined timeline, cost, andor success in completing similar projects
Conservators must have certification indicating past experience working with historic furniture collections for museums, such as membership in the American Institute of Conservation and knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Treatments. conservators must have certification that indicates past experience working with historic furniture collections for museums
A bidders conference will not be held. a bidders conference will not be held.
Photo documentation of one to three projects is required. photo documentation of one to three projects is required.
Questions are due by July 27, 2026, 04:30 PM EST. questions due july 27, 2026 04: 30 pm est
Attempting to contact anyone other than the designated State contact concerning this RFP may result in disqualification. actual or attempted contact with any other individual from the state concerning this rfp is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.