ISHS Artifact Collections Packing and Moving

The State of Idaho, through the Idaho State Historical Society, is seeking a qualified contractor to pack, crate, transport, and reinstall approximately 50,000 historic artifacts and active records from two off‑site warehouses to a newly built preservation facility. The work requires specialized handling, archival‑grade packing materials, use of a state‑owned forklift at the origin site, provision of additional forklifts at the destination, and coordination with museum staff throughout the move. An optional cost proposal for relocating a separate “harvester (thresher)” machine is also permitted. • Pack, crate, label, and track ~50 k artifacts using archival‑grade materials. • Provide weather‑tight transport trucks, lift‑gates, and forklift operations (state‑owned forklift at origin, contractor‑provided forklifts at destination). • Develop and submit a detailed relocation plan within 30 days of award; complete the move by December 31 2027. • Optional separate pricing for moving a harvester (thresher) (not evaluated with the main award).