Call for tenders

Call for tender for the preventive conservation of artefacts in the
permanent exhibition of MHMC

The present call for tender concerns the expertise of a conservator
specialised in preventive conservation of collections on display.

The conservator will report on the conservation conditions of the
permanent exhibit and will define, in order of priority and taking
into account available human and financial resources, the necessary
preventive conservation actions to be taken.

Expected results:

    Producing a facility survey (written document): assess the
    display conditions in the museum (lights, ambient conditions,
    air quality, pest control, exhibit stands, maintenance...)

    Producing a collection survey (written document): assess the
    condition of objects on display presenting signs of
    deterioration and produce written condition reports for a
    selection of about 30 particularly fragile artefacts or
    documents presenting signs of damage.

    Defining an action plan identifying risks and priorities for the
    facilities and the collection: develop an action plan of
    appropriate conservation measures to be taken

    Advising MHMC staff on the implementation of the action plan

The conservator will work closely with the MHMC staff. Staff will
provide the necessary information to the conservator about the
collection and the museum.

Budget and timeline: The project must be finalized in 7 weeks. Total
remuneration of the consultant will be a maximum of $8,000 for the
completion of the project.

Qualifications and experience required

    Masters in conservation or equivalent experience

    At least two years of experience in conservation

    A specialization in preventive conservation or conservation of
    paper artefacts

Modalities of the call for tender: This call for tender has been
developed in order to contact firms with professional experience in
the conservation and preventive conservation of museum artefacts.
Please include a C.V as well as a summary and timeline proposition
for the project.

Final date for application is Friday, October 1, 2010. The MHMC is
not obliged to accept either the lowest or any other received tender
and does not hold any obligation toward the applicants.

Contact:

    Julie Guinard
    Coordinator Museum and Collection
    514-345-2605 extension 3022
    julie.guinard<-at->mhmc<.>ca


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