As-Needed Object Conservator Services

The City of San Diego is seeking a qualified object conservator to provide on‑call conservation services for its civic art collection and public art installations over a five‑year period. The contractor will conduct condition assessments, develop treatment proposals, perform conservation treatments on a wide variety of materials, provide consulting and training, and handle related documentation and permitting. Work is performed as needed, with no set schedule, and the contractor must respond to emergency requests within 48 hours. • Conduct visual and technical condition surveys and produce detailed reports with photos. • Develop and execute preventive and treatment proposals (must be approved by the City before work begins). • Perform conservation treatments on sculptures, multi‑media installations, and other artworks (wood, metal, stone, glass, etc.) and provide before/after documentation. • Offer consulting on storage, handling, environmental controls, pest management, and emergency preparedness. • Provide training to City staff on artwork care and maintenance. • Respond to emergency conservation requests within 48 hours and maintain communication with City personnel (reply within 48 hours to inquiries).