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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 06, 2011 FBO #3542
SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- Art Conservation

Notice Date

8/4/2011
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

Contracting Office

PWR - GOGA Golden Gate NRA Bldg. 201, Fort Mason San Francisco CA 94123
 

ZIP Code

94123
 

Solicitation Number

P11PS82591
 

Response Due

8/18/2011
 

Archive Date

8/3/2012
 

Point of Contact

Kim R. Glass Contracting Officer 4155614799 Kim_Glass@nps.gov;
 

E-Mail Address

Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

GENERAL INFORMATION: ( POC: Laura Schuster 808/985-6130 to schedule a Site Visit) This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate solicitation will not be issued. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format stated in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 and supplemented with additional information. The National Park Service contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract, as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation, to the quoter providing the best value to the Government, meeting the Governments need. All responsilbe businesses may submit a quote which shall be considered by the National Park Service. The North American Standard Industrial Classfication System Code is 541990; Size standard: $7M. The anticipated award date is August 25, 2011. We anticipate the work to begin Monday, August 29, 2011. Project Name: Conserve Historic Paintings for Preservation and Visitor Enjoyment STATEMENT OF WORK:A. Objective and BackgroundThe Objective of this project is to have 12 paintings conserved to a condition in whichdamage is repaired, active deterioration is mitigated, historic integrity is preserved tothe furthest extent possible and the original aesthetic conditions intended by the artistare met.The museum collection at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (HAVO) has asignificant collection of paintings by notable Volcano School and otherinternationally recognized artists. Dating from the late 1800's to the mid-1900's, thepaintings depict scenes of Kilauea's landscape and eruptions. These paintings havebeen displayed over the decades in various park buildings, including the VolcanoHouse hotel. The poor environmental conditions within these buildings, along withthe age of the artworks, have caused significant deterioration. This project will havea professional paintings conservator perform conservation work on Priority 1,2,3,and 4 level paintings, a total of 11, as identified in the Survey of Art Work in theHawaii Volcanoes National Park conducted by Gregory Thomas, Art Care, datedMay 18, 1999. In addition, 1 other painting will have conservation work performedas identified by the park curator in 2009. In addition to the conservation of thesepaintings, frames and hanging devices will be conserved, repaired or replaced asneeded in consultation with park curator. Appropriate historic era frames will replacemodern style ones and new frames will be installed on those paintings missing theiroriginal frames. The intention is to preserve the art works while also ensuring theirsafety and original visual impact to visitors..B. Object description and condition reports and existing documentationThe twelve paintings to be conserved are listed below. Condition reports for paintings surveyed in the Survey of Art Work in the HawaiiVolcanoes National Park conducted by Gregory Thomas, Art Care, May 18, 1999 isalso included.ARTISTTITLE/subjectMEDIUMCAT. #DIMENSIONS Square ftDATECONSERVATIONCOMMENTS1Best, H. C.Kilauea Volcanooil on canvasHAVO 79730 1/2 x 38 1/2 in8.001890xNeeds cleaning and frame repair2Furneaux, CharlesNight View 1880-1881, Eruption from Hilo Bayoil on canvasHAVO 3816 x 24 in3.0018811985-Harpers Ferry Center (HFC)/NPSSee Art Care report5Hitchcock, D. Howard Untitled, fern jungle sceneoil on wood panelHAVO 38730 x 15 1/4 in3.10c.18901982-San Francisco Museum of Modern ArtSee Art Care report6Hitchcock, D. Howard Untitled, caldera scene with inset of Halemaumau (?)oil on wood panelHAVO 38830 x 17 1/2 in3.60c.18901982-San Francisco Museum of Modern ArtSee Art Care report7Hitchcock, D. Howard Mokuweoweooil on canvasHAVO 45121 5/8 x 40 1/2 in6.1018961967 - Eastern Museum Laboratory/NPStear at top is significantly larger than 1999 survey indicates8Hitchcock, D. Howard Dana Lakeoil on canvasHAVO 80419 1/2 x 42 in5.701894xSee Art Care report9Rockwood, PaulUntitled, Polynesian canoe voyagersoil on woodHAVO 25622 x 46 1/4 in7.00ca. 1959xSee Art Care report10Rockwood, PaulUntitled, City of Refuge, Honaunauoil on woodHAVO 31323 x 37 in5.901958xSee Art Care report11Rockwood, PaulUntitled, Pele over Kilaueaoil on canvasHAVO 79947 x 37 in12.00unknownxSignificant paint flaking since 1999 survey12Rockwood, Paul1950 Mauna Loa Eruption? on boardHAVO 969230 x 37 1/2 in8.00unknownxSee Art Care report13Twigg-Smith, W.Untitled, Kilauea Volcano at nightoil on canvasHAVO 80725 1/4 x 34 in6.001917xSee Art Care report14Walden, LionelUntitled, Halemaumau lake of fire, 3 paneloil on panelHAVO 44747 x 15 1/4 in5.00ca. 1916-1917xSee Art Care report C. SCOPE OF WORK1. Review individual paintings; assess the current condition to the documented 1999condition report.2. Provide an estimate of the cost of conservation to the painting.3. Provide an estimate of the cost of conservation, repair or creation of new framefor individual paintings.4. Provide estimate for individual crate construction, or crate construction formultiple paintings (if acceptable to double up paintings in one crate). If crating isnecessary, contractor must provide description of how a crate is to be constructedprior to contract award.5. Arrange to have shipping crates fabricated for air shipment to the contractedconservator. Shipping and shipping insurance will need to be purchased to coverthe art work in transit. A National Park Service (NPS) "Outgoing Loan" formwill be generated for the art work to the contractor while the art works are inhis/her possession during the course of work to be completed. The art works willbe conserved according to a schedule created by the conservator. Each art workwill be returned to the park as soon as possible upon completion of conservationwork.6. Provide time table that includes the initial review of the painting and frame, theconstruction of crates, shipping costs, and conservation work for each paintingand or frame.7. Provide narrative report that documents the details of actions taken as part of theconservation of painting and or frame to include before and after images (digitalgreater than 300 dpi) and a thorough description of the conservation techniquesand treatment used in the conservation process. Include all actions taken incompleting the conservation of either the painting or associated frame. Items required by Contractor to submit with Quote for this project are the following: 1. contractor is required to submit an example ofthe previous conservation work of a piece of art typical of the late 19th century. 2. submit references illustrating the depth and breadth ofwork experience in paintings conservation and object conservation such as woodframes. 3. Provide Class C estimate for this work that includes travel, shipping costs, crateconstruction, conservation for the paintings, and frames. Contractor must have proof of insurance that covers the temporary holding ofvaluable public property and that his facility meets 36 CFR part 79 (3) regardingsecurity and safety that would protect the government property.36 CFR (3) Keep the collection under physically secure conditions within storage,laboratory, study and any exhibition areas by:(i) Having the physical plant meet local electrical, fire, building, health and safety codes;(ii) Having an appropriate and operational fire detection and suppression system;(iii) Having an appropriate and operational intrusion detection and deterrent system; Prior to award of contract the facility will be inspected by HAVO staff to ensurethat the contractor meets professional and government standards for acceptinggovernment property. D. PRODUCTS AND DELIVERABLES1. The contractor will supply 3 hard copies of each conservation report, one reportfor the individual accession file, and two reports for the park files. Two reportsmust be submitted on archival paper, the third one, printed on good bond paper.The contractor will submit an archival quality disk with the report and allphotographs for each painting dated and labeled. 2. Work to be completed by September 30, 2012 The government intends to make award to the responsible contractor who represents the Best Value to the government based on price and other factors as identified below. Evaluation Factors for Award include 1. Revelant Experience - Demonstrated experience in projects of similiar nature to this project2. Past Performance - Supported by a minimum of 3 references3. Price (Reasonabe) Revelant Experience and Past Performance when combined shall be equal to price in importance CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS: Offerors must review and comply with the FAR Provisions/Clauses which apply to this solicitation. The full text of these may be accessed electronically at the website: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ The following provisions and clauses are specifically referenced in this acquisition and are required in the response to this solicitation. They will remain in full force in any resultant award: 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-2, EVALUATION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS, Paragraph "a" of the provision is hereby replaced with the following: "The government reserves the right to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Evaluation Factors include (a) price; (b) past performance supported by documentation and three references. Past performance shall be equal to price in importance. 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, the offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with their quote or state that they are located on website: http://www.bpn.gov/; 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, applies to this acquisition including 52.222-3, Convict Labor, 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.233-3, Protest After Award, 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, and incorporating the following Paragraph (b) clauses:52.219.06, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside;52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies;52.222-21, Prohibition on Segregated Facilities;52.222-26, Equal Opportunity;52.225-01, Buy American Act (Supplies);52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration. EXECUTIVE ORDER 13513 - PROHIBITION ON TEXT MESSAGING AND USING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY THE GOVERNMENT WHILE DRIVING As prescribed in Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving PROHIBITION ON TEXT MESSAGING AND USING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY THE GOVERNMENT WHILE DRIVING (OCT, 2009) Prospective contractors must be registered in the electronic Central Contractor Registration Database (www.bpn.gov/ccr) prior to award of a government contract. Offerors are further advised that failure to register in this Central Database will render your firm ineligible for award. Registration requires applicants to have a DUNS number. Recommend registering immediately in order to be eligible for timely award. HOW TO SUBMIT A QUOTE: Interested parties may submit a quote using the format below or by completing an SF-18 Request for Quote, available at no charge at www.gsa.gov. All quotes must have items identified above along with the following information: Solicitation: E11PS82591 CLOSE DATE: 5:00PM Pacific Standard Time, Thursday August 18, 2011 Submit to: E-mail: Kim_glass@nps.gov Faxed quotes are NOT authorized. Business Name: ____________________________________ DUNS #: ___________________ Business Address: ____________________________________________________________ Business Phone: _______________________________ FAX: __________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________ Business Size:________________________________ DUNS #:_________________________ Offeror Name: ______________________________________ Date: _____________________ Offeror Signature: ______________________________________
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: Hawaii Volcanos National Park, HI

Zip Code: 96718
 

Record

SN02521492-W 20110806/110804234705-edf54ec4195decb33a80b7d02842c651 (fbodaily.com)
 

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