i.d.e.a. Museum Fabrication & Installation

This contract awards the City of Mesa’s i.d.e.a. Museum Fabrication & Installation project to Aardvark Studios, LLC on a sole‑source basis. The $822,000 award covers the design, fabrication, and on‑site installation of museum exhibit structures and related components for the new i.d.e.a. Museum. The procurement process included a Notice of Intent to Award on August 28 2024, followed by a 7‑day protest period, after which the award was confirmed on September 10 2024. The City of Mesa’s Purchasing Office acted as the procuring agency, and no vendor contact details were disclosed. • Scope: Custom museum exhibit fabrication and installation services. • Value: $822,000 (estimated). • Procurement method: Sole‑source award after a brief protest window. • Agency contact: Evan Karl ([email protected]) and Martin Amaya ([email protected]).