The winning firm will be asked to

• Review all existing construction documents

• Complete on-site visits of current museum spaces 

• Conduct needs assessment for warehouse space including future exhibits, internal and external building renovations and associated move in costs

• Develop an action plan with anticipated timeline and expenses to renovate and operate the museum based upon the needs assessment

  • Selected firm may subcontract with museum planners and engineers.  This cost should be part of submitted budget.

• The action plan should include 

  • an exhibit floor plan that can be phased in

  • associated project costs to include but not limited to foundation, wall structure, roof and HVAC systems

  • cost estimates to renovate the building including a Phase 1 (move into a smaller section of the building), Phase 2 and Phase 3 (completed project)

APPLICATION PROCESS  

Interested firms should submit a proposal, resume and cost of professional services by January 20, 2022.  The submitted information should include

• Experience, including work with museums especially children’s museums including dates and locations of experience

• Experience in developing construction plans, especially renovation projects

• Anticipated cost of services, including subcontractors

• Experience of subcontractors

• Anticipated timeline 

• Describe how you plan to develop a children’s museum exhibit floor plan