RFP - Professional Conservation and Restoration of Juglaris Mural at Franklin Public Library

The Town of Franklin is soliciting proposals under solicitation number BD-27-1271-CPO00-CPO-134416 for the professional conservation and restoration of the monumental mural cycle titled A Grecian Festival by Tommaso Juglaris, located at the Franklin Public Library. The town seeks a unified team of highly qualified professional mural conservators, architectural paint conservators, and historic preservation firms to provide museum-quality conservation treatment. The scope of work includes the conservation of the mural itself, as well as the physical investigation, documentation, and evidence-based restoration of the surrounding historic decorative paint program, specifically the double Greek Key border. The project will be performed at the Franklin Public Library at 118 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts. Proposals must be submitted physically to the Franklin Municipal Building Purchasing Department by November 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM, as electronic quotes are not permitted. The procurement process included a mandatory informational meeting on October 22, 2026. Administrative oversight is managed by Pamela Vickery within the Town of Franklin Purchasing Department.