The work will cover the front display area, atrium, hall, and classroom of the Three Lakes Nature Center. All public-facing areas of the facilities interior.
The intent and purpose of this Request for Proposal and the resulting contract, is to obtain services from a qualified firm to provide Exhibit Design Services in accordance with the Scope of Services section of the solicitation.
The Successful Offeror shall provide exhibit design services needed to develop elements of the visitor experience at exhibit spaces for Henrico County Recreation and Parks.
B. Design Service Requirements.
Design services for the proposed contract shall include at minimum, the following:
1. Developing a thorough understanding of the context and goals of the Exhibition.
2. Development of the Exhibition concept.
3. Preparation of schematic design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
4. Design of the Exhibition and all of its non-specialized artisan-crafted components
(including all 3D components, structures to house multimedia, graphics, drawings
and specifications inclusive of any associated materials necessary to successfully
integrate all objects into the Exhibition design, object mounts).
5. Layout of all Exhibition components (including but not limited to platforms,
object risers and display cases, object layouts, case layouts, wall panels, audiovisual experiences, specialized floor, wall and ceiling structures and treatments,
and contextual/theatrical recreations and environments);
6. Coordination with the HCRP on infrastructure requirements;
7. Coordination with HCRP audiovisual team on lighting needs and build lighting
into fabrication schedule;
8. Project documentation (contract drawings and specifications, etc.). Should you have any questions concerning this RFP, please contact Jon Creger at Cre057@henrico.us by no later than October 10, 2023. A pre-proposal conference will be held on October 6, 2023, at 10:00 AM located at The Three Lakes Nature Cener located at 400 Sausilita Drive, Richmond, VA 23227. Offerors are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-proposal conference. If a business is located in the County, it is unlawful to conduct or engage in the business without obtaining a business license
The County reserves the right to conduct any test/inspection it may deem advisable to assure services conform to the specifications. Services Begin November 2023
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