MALU RM KFH SCLC HFRS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for "Historic Furnishings Reports for Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park." The government is procuring the production of two (2) Historic Furnishing Reports for the National Park Service (NPS) at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site.

• Produce two (2) Historic Furnishing Reports.

• The reports are for MALU (Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park), specifically for the King Family Home and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Office.

• Product/Service Code: R702 (SUPPORT-MANAGEMENT: DATA COLLECTION).

• Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 to 03/01/2028.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a fixed-price contract based on the RFQ format and itemized pricing.

• Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 to 03/01/2028.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Quotations must be submitted by 06/15/2026 at 17:00 EDT.

• All questions are due by 06/08/2026 by 5:00pm EDT.

• Evaluation will be based on a "best value" basis, with technical and past performance being more important than price.

• Technical Capability (90%) will be evaluated on understanding of the SOW, experience preparing historic furnishing plans, and the qualifications of the project team.

• Past Performance (not explicitly weighted but mentioned as a key factor).

• Price (10%).

• Offerors must complete the provided form, including UEI Number, Contractor Name, Payment Terms, Business Size, and POC information.

• The solicitation is NOT a small business set-aside.

• Offerors must indicate their business size (e.g., small business, women-owned).

• The solicitation includes references to FAR clauses, including 52.212-2 (Evaluation) and 52.212-4 (Terms and Conditions).

• Attachments include a Statement of Work (SOW) and a Wage Determination.

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act, specifically for the state of Georgia and a defined set of counties. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations that may be employed under a covered contract. Bidders must use this information to ensure their proposed labor costs comply with federal requirements.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupational codes, and the minimum hourly wage rate for each.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing, though specific fringe benefit amounts are detailed in separate notes.
• Geographic Scope: Applies to Georgia counties including Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Haralson, Henry, Morgan, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Spalding, and Walton.
• Effective Dates: The determination has a revision date of May 13, 2026, indicating it is current.
• Notes: Includes important information regarding Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), health and welfare benefits, vacation, and holidays. It also details the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed.

This document is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with the specified wage rates and fringe benefits can lead to non-compliance and potential disqualification. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these minimums for all applicable job classifications within the specified geographic area.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The primary goal is to create two separate Historic Furnishings Reports (HFRs) for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) offices and the King Family Home (KFH) at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (MALU). These reports will ensure the historical accuracy and authenticity of these spaces for visitors.

• Conduct comprehensive research including oral histories, park archives, and external repositories (e.g., Atlanta History Center, Emory University Library, Duke University Library).

• Schedule and conduct interviews with park staff.

• Create and monitor project schedules.

• Develop HFRs that include historical data for structures and rooms, and an implementation plan with recommendations and cost estimates for technological components.

• Produce draft and final HFRs for both the SCLC offices and KFH.

• Include sections on Historical Data Analysis and Furnishings Implementation Plan, adhering to NPS guidelines and style manuals.

• Conduct on-site photography for inclusion in the HFRs.

• Deliver draft and final HFRs in both digital (.pdf) and physical spiral-bound formats.

• All research notes and HFRs become U.S. government property.

• HFRs must reflect modern museum practices in preservation and exhibition.

• Implementation plans should present government with various recommendations and options, including cost estimates for technological components.

• Drafts and final reports must be submitted according to a defined schedule, with specific review periods for NPS comments.

• Final deliverables are due no later than 18 months from the contract award date.

• Period of Performance: Begins upon contract issuance, with final deliverables due no more than 18 months after award.

• Place of Performance: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, external repositories, and the contractor's facility.

• Contractor must have demonstrated experience in museum collection planning, exhibition projects, and historic furnishings projects.

• Familiarity with NPS policies, handbooks, and best practices (AAM, NAI) is required.

• Ability to work sensitively around historic objects and structures.

• Contractor must be able to travel to Atlanta, Georgia.

• Adherence to NPS Director’s Order 28 and relevant NPS Museum Handbook sections is mandatory.

• Monthly progress reports are required.

• Proof of general liability insurance is required.