ADAH_FY26_Textile

The Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) is seeking a qualified historic‑textile conservator to provide evaluation, treatment, housing, and documentation services for its collection of textiles and costumes throughout FY 26. The contractor must operate a laboratory within a three‑hour drive of the ADAH, adhere to the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice, and publish an hourly rate on the Alabama Buys portal. Services are project‑by‑project and will continue until 30 September 2026, with the agency providing specific direction for each artifact. • Scope includes condition assessment, conservation treatment, design and provision of storage solutions, and comprehensive reporting (photos, treatment logs). • Vendor must maintain a lab within a 3‑hour radius of the ADAH and be able to travel to the facility as needed. • Compensation is hourly; the rate must be posted publicly on Alabama Buys. • All work must follow AIC professional standards and be coordinated with ADAH staff.