Build & Install Custom Shelving and Install Owner-Supplied Akupanels in the Gift Shop

The Science Museum of Virginia is seeking a contractor for solicitation SMV-2742 to build and install custom floating shelving and up to 57 linear feet of owner-supplied Akupanels in its gift shop located in Richmond, Virginia. The scope of work includes the fabrication of custom shelving for two specific walls, the provision of six material samples in Birch Plywood and White Oak, and the installation of Akupanels, which requires painting surrounding areas flat black and maintaining a half-inch clearance around receptacle face plates. Bidders must possess a valid business license and a Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) license, providing the license number or a copy with their bid. The contract will be awarded on a Grand Total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a preference hierarchy favoring DSBSD-certified micro businesses for bids up to 10,000 dollars and small businesses for bids up to 100,000 dollars. Bids are due by October 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The selected contractor must comply with the Commonwealth of Virginia Vendors Manual and general terms and conditions, including specific insurance requirements and anti-discrimination certifications. Final acceptance of the work is contingent upon a site inspection to ensure all installations are fully operational and compliant with contract specifications and codes.