Historical Book Restoration Mandatory Site Visit Must be Scheduled

The Rockingham County Registry of Deeds in New Hampshire is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the restoration of historical books. The project involves the treatment and stabilization of 25 historical books (numbers 457 through 481) to preserve them for future generations. The scope of work includes: 1. Examining the volumes prior to treatment 2. Dismantling the volumes, removing previous bindings and adhesives 3. Deacidifying the volumes using appropriate methods 4. Mending tears, cracks, and losses with archival materials 5. Encapsulating the volumes in archival-quality polyester film 6. Placing the encapsulated volumes in archival boxes 7. Printing indestructo binders with identification information for the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds The RFP includes the following requirements: 1. Proposals must be submitted by August 19, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time 2. Proposals can be submitted in hard copy, via email, or online through Public Purchase 3. Proposals must include itemized pricing, company information, and insurance certificates 4. A mandatory site visit is required for all vendors submitting proposals 5. The contract will include non-appropriation and indemnification clauses 6. The vendor must maintain insurance coverage throughout the duration of the contract The evaluation criteria for the proposals will include: 1. Price 2. Company experience and qualifications 3. Quality of work 4. Compliance with the RFP requirements The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals, select the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the county, and waive any formalities in the bidding process. The contract is expected to be awarded at a regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting, and the work is expected to be completed within a timeframe to be determined by the vendor.