Please find below RFQ for a contract for a paintings conservator. Quote deadline is 5pm EDT, April 27, 2023.
Project Description:
National Portrait Gallery: Technical non-personal art conservation services in Paintings Conservation
The Contractor shall perform conservation services in support of NPG’s conservation staff and Director of Curatorial Affairs. The Contractor will examine and document the condition of each work and complete conservation treatments for paintings ranging from minor to major treatments. The Contractor will also verify that artwork is stable for exhibitions, loans, or storage.
Paintings range in size from small to large-scale works.
The Contractor will regularly consult with Im Chan, Interim Head of Conservation, to review priority of works to be assessed and treated and to notify Ms. Chan of issues, such as status of ongoing treatments that affect project progress.
Work Hours:
The Contractor’s work schedule will be determined upon mutual agreement, based upon the satisfactory performance of duties and other extenuating office setting circumstances, as determined appropriate by the COTR.
Period of Performance:
All work on this contract shall begin in May 2023 and will be completed no later than December 31, 2023. NTE 1,000 hours.
Quotes are due by 5pm EDT, April 27, 2023.
See RFQ/SOW for details on submission, evaluation, and administrative requirements:
NPG_Paintings-Conservator-Perm-Collection-SoW-Addendum-Conservation-Services-March-2023_RC2-combined [.pdf]
