Description
The State Historical Society of North Dakota is seeking a qualified firm to design, fabricate, and install a permanent Cretaceous‑Era gallery at the Pembina State Museum. The contractor must develop full exhibit designs, procure large paleontological reproductions, create a cyclorama, provide custom lighting, and manage on‑site installation, all within a fixed‑price budget of $500‑$600 K and a schedule that concludes by June 30 2027. This is a turn‑key museum‑exhibit project that includes design, fabrication, procurement, optional digital/interactive elements, and final documentation.
• Scope covers concept through construction‑document design, fabrication of structures/graphics, procurement of fossil models, lighting plans, and complete installation.
• Budget is firm‑fixed‑price $500‑$600 K; no advance payments; payment on approved milestones.
• Timeline: award anticipated mid‑August 2026, start August 2026, project duration ~10 months, final acceptance June 30 2027.
• No bonding required, but required insurance and compliance with ADA, state IT, and work‑for‑hire IP provisions.
• Contractor must handle all licensing/permits for its scope and be registered on the North Dakota procurement portal (NDBuys).