Archival/Appraisal Services at Midtown Campus

The City of Santa Fe is seeking a qualified vendor to provide professional archival appraisal services for the collections housed in the Greer Garson Theater and Fogelson Library located at Midtown Campus. The selected vendor will assess the historical, cultural, and monetary value of these materials, delivering documentation that supports long-term preservation planning, donor stewardship, and informed collection development decisions. The scope of work includes a preliminary assessment report, complete inventory database, final appraisal report, digital photographic documentation, and an in-person or virtual final presentation of findings. • The project aims to establish a comprehensive appraisal of archival materials spanning performing arts, institutional and local history, and special collections held at both facilities. • The selected vendor will be required to deliver documentation that supports long-term preservation planning, donor stewardship, and informed collection development decisions. • Vendors with demonstrated experience in performing arts archives, academic library collections, or Southwest regional history are especially encouraged to apply. • The City reserves the right to change or extend the proposals due date, revise the RFP document prior to the due date, and waive minor irregularities. • The evaluation committee will evaluate proposals based on the criteria specified in the evaluation section of the RFP, using the metrics presented in each proposal and aligning them with the City's needs.