Museum Exhibit Design, Construction, and Installation B&O Station and Ellicott City Firehouse Museums

Howard County is seeking a qualified firm (or consortium) to provide end‑to‑end museum exhibit services for two historic sites – the B&O Station Museum and the Ellicott City Firehouse Museum. The scope covers research, content development, creative direction, exhibit design, interactive/digital media, video production, fabrication, installation, and full project management. The contract is a fixed‑price, one‑year agreement with an optional one‑year renewal, and the estimated annual value is in Group F (over $1 million). The County requires a 15 % subcontracting goal for minority‑owned firms and may award up to 10 % evaluation points for Certified Local Business status. • Full‑service exhibit design and construction (research, narrative, graphics, 3‑D modeling, AR/VR, video, lighting, signage, casework, etc.) • Fabrication and installation of three tiered exhibit packages at each museum (Tier 1‑3) • Project management, risk assessment, compliance documentation, and coordination with County historic‑resources staff • Mandatory submission of three past exhibit projects, detailed staff résumés, and background‑check capability for on‑site personnel.