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Request for Proposal: Electromagnetic Spectrum Interactives - Visualizing the Cosmos and Universal Concepts

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center invites proposals for design, development, programming, fabrication and installation of two web-enabled interactives relating to the Electromagnetic Spectrum. Each interactive will be available via the web as well as via an on-site exhibit station. The winning bidder will collaborate with Discovery Center staff on content, functionality and design. This is a grant-funded project with no other monies available for any overages. The winning proposal will reflect the most engaging, robust interactives that can be completed for a total of $50,000.00.

Site visit recommended in advance of proposal submission, and required in advance of fabrication. Contact Sandt at (603) 271-7827 x 116 or sandt@starhop.com for more info or to arrange a site visit.

Please detail in your proposal the following factors:
-Outline of design and functionality of both interactives
-Warranty and technical support
-Timeline: when your team is available to work on this project, and time to completion of project. Include in this timeline a schedule for any site visits and provision to MSDC for review and approvals
-Bios and experience of the people who will work on this project
-Company experience - include examples of museum/educational projects your company has completed
-Company information regarding years in business, locations, capabilities, financial stability, pending law-suits.
-References

Selection of a vendor will be based on the above seven factors. Proposals are due by 5 PM on Friday, February 17, 2012 to: Sandt Michener, McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Dr., Concord NH 03301.