Description
The Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate is seeking a contractor to perform the full conservation and regilding of four monumental equestrian bronze sculptures. The sculptures are located in Washington, DC, and the work includes comprehensive bronze conservation treatment, application of 30-gram, 23.75-karat gold leaf, and cleaning and repair of associated granite plinths. The contractor will be required to comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice. The project has a mandatory completion date of July 1, 2026.
Some key aspects of the project include:
• Conservation cleaning and stabilization of historic bronze
• Repair of casting defects, corrosion, and failed prior treatments
• Application of corrosion-inhibiting primer system
• Application of 30-gram, 23.75-karat gold leaf
• Cleaning and repair of granite plinths
• Installation of scaffolding, containment, and environmental controls
The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, and labor to complete the project.