Naples Depot Museum - Conservation Project

Collier County is seeking a professional conservator for the Naples Depot Museum to stabilize and restore 41 metal and wood objects damaged by water during Hurricane Ian in 2022. The project, scheduled for fiscal year 2027 from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, requires a one-time lump sum service to bring items back to a reasonable pre-storm appearance without over-restoration. Work will be performed both on-site at the museum in Naples, Florida, where large objects must be treated in situ, and off-site for smaller items. Key deliverables include a site visit assessment, a museum-approved treatment plan for cleaning and stabilizing, ongoing photographic documentation, and a final treatment report detailing techniques, chemicals used, and maintenance recommendations. Qualified bidders must hold membership or accreditation with a professional conservator organization and possess at least two years of relevant experience. The contract will be awarded to the responsive vendor providing the lowest quote. Requirements for submission include proof of registration with the Florida Department of State, E-Verify enrollment, and a completed vendor questionnaire. The successful contractor must provide payment and performance bonds for 100 percent of the contract amount and maintain comprehensive insurance, including professional liability and commercial general liability. All work must comply with OSHA and Florida state standards, with the conservator assuming responsibility for the safe physical handling, packaging, and relocation of all museum objects.