26-422DNR-LNDMG-B-49970 | SMALL PURCHASE WITH SOLE SOURCE CONDITIONS Cahokia Mounds SHS Mound 72 Exhibit Modifications

Solicitation 26-422DNR-LNDMG-B-49970 is a small purchase with sole source conditions awarded to Taylor Studios for exhibit modifications at the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville, Illinois. The project, valued at 22,000 dollars, involves exhibit and graphic design, fabrication, and installation. The scope of work includes removing a life-sized mannequin from a gallery acrylic case and replacing it with a model of the Mound 72 landscape, featuring multiple mounds, a raised walkway, and a lighted component illustrating the solstice sunrise and sunset positions. Additionally, the vendor will modify labels depicting burial items and activities and replace the didactic label on the front of the exhibit, while reusing existing cases and walls. The contract is governed by the Illinois State Standard Terms and Conditions V23.2, requiring compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code and the State Prompt Payment Act. Taylor Studios must maintain specific insurance coverages, including 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence for general commercial liability and auto liability, and provide worker's compensation as required by law. All work is considered work for hire, granting the State of Illinois exclusive ownership of the intellectual property. The agreement emphasizes that time is of the essence and is contingent upon the availability of funds, which may include partial or total federal funding.