Environmental Consulting Services

The Preservation Directorate, in partnership with external consultants, has conducted a long-term investigation with the goal of defining and achieving optimal collection storage climates for the Library's diverse collection holdings. Working with Facilities Services and the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), the Preservation Directorate and its consulting partners are actively seeking the most effective methods to monitor and evaluate the preservation quality of storage and exhibition climates, as well as, the ability of current mechanical systems and operations to improve these spaces, thereby increasing the longevity and usefulness of the collections to Congress, researchers, and the public at large. While Preservation staff have been trained and are capable of collecting and analyzing data as well as communicating problems with facility partners, in order to define requirements and proactively manage the environment in the Library's large and growing number of storage and exhibit locations, specialized expertise is required to help document equipment performance and its effect on collection permanence. This need is enhanced as new storage locations on Capitol Hill and offsite are considered, modification to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) operation are required, and the Library (LOC) engages in mid to long term planning on collection storage needs. Interested parties are required to submit their proposals via this FBO posting by its closing date.