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This Government Contract opportunity from Library Of Congress was posted on June 1, 2017. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Retail Store Design Services

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LCRES17Q0001Federal

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NAICS: 541490
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RFQ No. 44-047 Exhibition Services
Solicitation # 44-047
The Los Angeles Public Library is soliciting qualifications under RFQ No. 44-047 to establish a pool of qualified entities for professional exhibition services on an as-needed basis over a three-year contract term. The scope of work is divided into four primary functional areas: curatorial services to shape exhibitions, exhibition design to develop environments, graphic design for visual and interpretive materials, and installation and fabrication for the production and delivery of display components. All work must adhere to ADA accessibility standards, conservation guidelines for archival materials, and strict ethical and copyright standards. Proposals are due by January 11, 2027, and must be submitted as a single, searchable OCR PDF via Google Drive. Evaluation is based on a 100-point scale focusing on the description of professional services, qualifications, experience, and references, with a minimum score of 80 required for award recommendation. Selected contractors must comply with extensive City of Los Angeles mandates, including the Living Wage Ordinance, Contractor Responsibility Ordinance, and the Equal Benefits Ordinance. Insurance requirements include minimum limits of 1 million dollars for Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile Liability. Payment is issued within 60 days of receipt of a satisfactory invoice, with specific project authorizations provided via a Notice to Proceed that defines a not-to-exceed compensation amount.
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The Library of Congress is seeking Retail Store Design Services under solicitation LCRES17Q0001, with a period of performance spanning from May 1, 2017, to April 30, 2018. The project is managed by the Contracts Services agency in Washington, DC, and falls under NAICS code 541490. Jake von Reyn serves as the primary Contracting Officer for this award. While the initial contract terms suggested invoicing only upon the completion of the entire scope of work, the government has agreed to allow progressive payments to accommodate contractor cash flow. Payments may now be issued based on the achievement of specific milestones, including the Meeting and Evaluation phase, Design and Implementation, and the delivery of the Resources List and Project Plan. Contractors are directed to the FAR website to review full regulatory clauses and terms.

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Contract Value

$125,000

NAICS

541490 - Other Specialized Design Services

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Library of Congress, WASHINGTON, DC, 20540, USA

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AgencyLibrary Of Congress → Contracts Services
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWashington, DC, 20540, USA
Office AddressWashington, DC, 20540, USA
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Jake von ReynContracting Officer

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As of 2/14/17 the following questions are being answered: 1. Contract Requirements & Clauses. I assume that LC52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, and the other clause numbers listed in sections F, G, H and I are in a document somewhere on the LOC website but I have not beena ble to find it. While the requirements and clauses listed by title don't appear to be an issue for us, I would like to read through the clauses in their entirety to ensure I would be compliant. How do I find LC52.212-4? Answer- you can look up the FAR cite on farsite.hill.af.mil 2. G.1 Contract Administration Data. It states that the contractor will invoice after completion of the entire contract, which is listed in section E.1 , Period of Performance as 5/1/17 to 4/30/18. Can we really not invoice for services and deliverables completed before the end of the entire scope of work and contract? Normally invoicing is issued based on contract identified milestones and deliverables (i.e.Schematic Design 50% and 100%, Design Development 50% and 100%, Construction Documents, 50% and 100%, etc). I'll be honest here, we are a small boutique firm and a year with out payment would be crippling for us. We don't get the the kinds of fees and resulting cash flow liquidity that large government suppliers might. Answer-The Government is open to progressive payments based on these milestones: 1. Meeting & Evaluation 2. Design & Implementation 3. Resources List & Project Plan

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