Muse Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals are due via email on May 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EST. The contract is expected to be awarded at the end of September 2026.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms for contractors, but it mentions that invoices will be paid within thirty days from the Smithsonian's receipt of a proper invoice approved by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR).

The bid notice includes a Warranty of Services clause (FAR ****) stating that all services performed under the contract will be free from defects in workmanship and conform to contract requirements at the time of acceptance. Additionally, deliverables are warranted for a minimum of one calendar year from final acceptance.

The contract will be awarded to the offeror the Smithsonian Institution determines best meets the identified requirements based upon the offeror's proposal. The technical evaluation factors (approach to exhibit design, management plan, firm profile and key personnel, and past performance) are considered significantly more important than cost or price.

Offerors must demonstrate the capacity to design a multimillion-dollar museum exhibition experience of similar size and scope, with prior experience in designing at least three complete museum or very complex museum exhibits within the past seven years. Each example must involve a total exhibition footprint of at least 35,000 sq. ft. , with at least one exceeding 45,000 sq. ft. Subcontractor performance cannot satisfy the prime contractor's minimum requirement.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance, but it does state that failure to meet minimum requirements will result in the proposal not being evaluated. It also mentions that if the contractor fails to correct or reperform defective services, the Contracting Officer may correct or replace them and charge the contractor the cost, or make an equitable adjustment in the contract price.

The bid notice explicitly states o preproposal site visit.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submissions.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid or its terms.

The Smithsonian Institution has estimated the total exhibition budget for this project, to include all exhibition fabrication and installation, to be in the range of one hundred million ($100,000,000) to one hundred and thirty million ($130,000,000).

The bid closing date is June 1, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. Hawaii Standard Time. Proposals must be received by this date and time through the Hawaii Electronic Procurement System (HIEPRO).

The state shall have thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of invoice or satisfactory completion of projects to make payment. The state will reject any offer submitted with a condition requiring payment within a shorter period or interest payments greater than allowed by HRS ****.

Award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined the most advantageous to the state of Hawaii, taking into consideration price and the other evaluation factors set forth in this request for proposals.

Offerors must have a valid guard card service license registered with the Hawaii State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, have been in the security guard business for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years, and have a permanent office and representatives in the State of Hawaii at the time of bid opening.

Failure to comply with the conditions of section 8. 5 (Certification of Offeror Concerning Wages, Hours and Working Condition of Employees Supplying Services) during the period of the contract to perform services shall result in the cancellation of the contract.

A protest shall be submitted in writing within five (5) working days after the aggrieved person knows or should have known of the facts giving rise thereto, provided that a protest based upon the content of the solicitation shall be submitted in writing prior to the date set for receipt of offers. A protest of an award or proposed award shall be submitted within five (5) working days after the posting of award or, if requested, within five (5) working days after the procurement officer's debriefing was completed.

The bid notice states that the project goal is to complete this project by September 1, 2026.

The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the services or products.

The bid notice does not specify the payment terms.

The bid notice states that contractor is responsible for registering all new hvac equipment and components for manufacture warranty.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion.

The bid notice states that in order to be awarded a contract an offeror must have a sam. gov unique entity identifier number, be registered and active in the system for award management sam, http:www. sam. gov, and have completed their online representations and certifications.

The bid notice does not specify any penalties.

The bid notice indicates that a site visit date, time, and meeting location will be announced in the solicitation. Offerors are highly encouraged to attend the scheduled site visit to inspect the site and to ensure they fully understand the requirement and conditions that may affect the cost of the project, specifications, and performance.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges or disputes.

The bid notice states that the project magnitude: between 500, **** and 1, 000, ****.