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The Wisconsin Historical Society is striving to provide unprecedented access to our state’s world-class historical collections, but we can’t do it without help. By joining our team you can lend your support in helping us tell the story of Wisconsin’s history.

GET PAID TO TRAVEL BACK IN TIME!

The Wisconsin Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer that has many opportunities for all kinds of skill sets. In the journey to a new History Center there are many roles to fill, from marketing intern to Deputy Chief Information Officer, with each person helping to carry the load and scope out the best views.

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Audrey Palzkill gives a walking tour presentation as part of her employment.
A woman holds up an image as part of a walking tour during her employment at the Wisconsin Historical Museum.

RFQ: Exhibit Fabrication and Installation Services

The Wisconsin Historical Society is building the new Wisconsin History Center in Madison, Wisconsin to replace its former museum facility. Now under construction, we are pleased to issue an open Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to fabricate and install the 31,000 square feet of exhibits for the new center. Ralph Applebaum Associates is now completing the Exhibits Design Development Plan and we want to add the fabricator to the team.

An Intent to Submit form is due by Monday, January 6, 2025, and responses to the RFQ are due on Friday, February 7, 2025.

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DateActivity
December 17, 2024Request for Qualifications Posted/Released
January 6, 2025Intent to Submit Due  – email WHF contact of your intent to submit qualifications by 5:00pm CT
January 6, – January 13, 2025RFQ Inquiry Period – please submit any questions you may have by January 13 at 4:30pm CT
January 17, 2025Answers to Inquiries Released
February 7, 2025Qualifications Due via Email by 4:30 pm CT

WHF must receive any printed materials by February 14, 2025
February 28, 2025Shortlist/Decision Notification. Provide Form of Contract
March 3 – 31, 2025In-person interviews at Respondent’s Firm
April 1 – 30, 2025Selection, Contract Negotiation, and Execution
May 1, 2025Fabricator Commences Design Assist with RAA