General Consultant Services for Exhibit Design and Management

Overview

Arts, Culture & Sports

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesPosted 23 days agoDeadline: May 11th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The agency seeks a consultant to manage and execute exhibit design strategies, including creative direction, production, and installation for both interior and exterior spaces.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be registered to do business in Philadelphia and/or Pennsylvania
Must maintain an active Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) Account Number
Must maintain an active Commercial Activity License (CAL) Number
Must obtain a Philadelphia Tax and Regulatory Status Clearance
Must comply with the Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard
Must submit proposal electronically through eContract Philly
Must provide a detailed cost proposal with a line-item breakdown
Must provide at least three references for similar work
Must disclose political contributions as required by Chapter 17-1400 of the Philadelphia Code

BUDGET

Verified

$450,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

RFP Posted: April 15th, 2026

Applicant Questions Due: April 27th, 2026

Answers Posted: May 1st, 2026

Proposals Due: May 11th, 2026

Applicant Selection: May 18th, 2026

Contract Execution: June 1st, 2026

Commencement of Work: July 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 27th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Philadelphia Water Department

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive general consultant services focused on the design and execution of the agency's exhibit strategies. This involves managing the development and implementation of design concepts in current exhibit spaces, adjacent exterior areas, and underutilized spaces within both the interior and exterior of the agency.

The selected consultant will be responsible for providing creative direction, coordinating teams, and offering overall management of architectural, industrial, and physical design. Responsibilities include the production, construction, and installation of exhibit elements that incorporate multimedia, sound, lighting, text, images, animation, video, mobile and interactive technologies, as well as interpretive narratives, graphics, and experiential messaging. The consultant must also develop technical reports detailing specifications, service and maintenance requirements, and warranties for all technologies and interactive components.

Additional duties include managing the documentation and secure storage of all digital assets, preparing budget estimates for design, production, installation, and maintenance, and coordinating the preparation of detailed design drawings and renderings for selected exhibits. The contract is set for a one-year period, with questions regarding the RFP due by April 27, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.