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The County Administrator's Office is soliciting qualifications for restoration of a 114-year-old Carrara marble statue of a historically significant figure John Brown, abolitionist leader with regional and national historic value. The objective of this project is to restore the statue to its original aesthetic and structural integrity, ensuring its preservation for future generations. The statue is a life size likeness of John Brown and stands atop a 7 foot 2-inch granite pedestal bearing the inscription: "Erected to the Memory of John Brown by a Grateful People." It was intended to honor John Brown's legacy, as the statue is the only one erected at a site that is neither one of his residences nor a related site of battle. Instead, it commemorates his influence in the free-state stronghold that was and is the then-Territory and now-State of Kansas; and the statute stands at the entrance to the site of a pivotal Underground Railroad port, helping escaped slaves cross the Missouri River toward freedom. The proposal must be signed by its authorized representative who shall have the authority to legally bind the Respondent(s). The proposal shall also contain a statement that the proposal, including all proposed prices, contained therein shall remain firm and irrevocable for a period of ninety (90) days following the Unified Government's receipt of such proposal and the award of the contract. The successful Respondent will be awarded a twelve (12) month contract following the date of the signing of the contract. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas reserves the right to contract any services awarded under this Request for Qualifications to other Respondent's at its sole discretion whenever it deems necessary. During the term of agreement, there shall be a quarterly review of the performance of Respondent and the Unified Government's interest in continuing the agreement. The listed dates in the "Estimated Project Timetable & Contract Term" are tentative and subject to change at the Unified Government's sole discretion. The Unified Government reserves the right to change or extend any and all dates. The Unified Government reserves the right to schedule interviews with those candidates it deems to be most qualified. Question Deadline 10/07/2025 at 2:00 PM CT : Deadline for answering questions from respondents will be provided October 10, 2025.FOR ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Teresa Houchins in writing via email thouchins@wycokck.org Event bid date notes : Your response, including Exhibits B - D if applicable, should be delivered as follows: Send proposal to: RFQ N41706 Statue Restoration Specialist Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS Department of Clerk's Office 701 N 7th Street, Suite 323 Kansas City KS 66101 Attention: Teresa Houchins