Library Exhibition Services

The City of Los Angeles, through the Los Angeles Public Library, is seeking qualified entities for as-needed curatorial, exhibition design, graphic design, and installation and fabrication services under a three-year contract.

City of Los Angeles > Los Angeles Public Library


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Jan 12, 2027 07:59 AM
Oct 08, 2026 12:00 PM
3 years
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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emily.wooten@lapl.org
Submission Instructions
Description

The Los Angeles Public Library is seeking qualified and experienced entities for professional exhibition services on an as-needed and as-requested basis. Proposers may offer curatorial services, exhibition design services, graphic design services, installation and fabrication services, or any combination of these capabilities. Work may support gallery exhibitions, in-house display cases, and online exhibits at the Central Library and branch libraries, including research and interpretation, exhibition concepts and layouts, interpretive graphics, fabrication of cases and other components, delivery, installation, deinstallation, maintenance, and related project coordination. Applicants must demonstrate at least three years of paid experience in the proposed service areas and submit qualifications, experience, references, letters of recommendation, service narratives, and the required City compliance materials. The resulting contract is expected to run for three years, with specific projects competed among selected contractors through later Notices of Available Work; no minimum amount of work or payment is guaranteed.

Classification Codes
NAICS541490Other Specialized Design Services
PSCM1PBOPERATION OF EXHIBIT DESIGN (NON-BUILDING)
Smart Codes
exhibition design servicesgraphic design servicesexhibition installation
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Nov 17, 2026 09:00 PM-RSVP deadline for mandatory pre-proposal conference
Nov 18, 2026 06:00 PM-Mandatory pre-proposal conference (required)
Virtual conference via Zoom; registration in advance is required. After registering, a confirmation email will provide joining information.
Jan 12, 2027 07:59 AM-Proposal due date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability
  • General Liability
  • Automobile Liability
  • Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions)
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Location
Documents
Title
E. 9 Iran_Contracting_Act of 2010 Affidavit
E. 2a CRO Personal Services Questionnaire FINAL 01.23.2020
E. 14d LW-26 Small Business Exemption Application SPANISH
E. 13b_Local Business Preference Program Certification Information
E. 17 DE 542 Form
E. 21 2024 Withholding Exemption Certificate (Form 590)
E. 15 Insurance Form 146
E. 5_City of Los Angeles Contract History
E. 2b CRO_Pledge of Compliance_Fillable (1)
Attachment B - Sample Contract (Exhibits 2026)
E. 16 Form W-9
E. 20 2024 Nonresident Reduced Withholding Request (Form 589)
E. 19 2024 Nonresident Withholding Waiver Request (Form 588)
E. 18 2024 Nonresident Withholding Allocation Sheet (Form 587)
E. 14e LW-28 Non-profit Exemption Application Living Wage Ordinance
E. 14c LW-10 Living Wage Ordinance Exemption Application
E. 11_Disclosure Ordinances Sample Affidavit for Online Submission
Attachment D - Checklist of Exhibition Services To Be Provided
RFQ No. 44-047 Exhibition Services
E. 4 Child_Support_Ordinance_Form
E. 7 Bidder Certification CEC Form 50
E. 14a LW-6 Living Wage Ordinance LWO
E. 14b LW-18 Subcontractor Living Wage Ordinance Information
E. 13a_RFQ Local Business Preference Program
E. 14f LW-29 Non-Coverage Determination Application Living Wage Ordinance
E. 14d LW-26 Small Business Exemption Application ENGLISH
E. 8 Prohibited Contributors - Bidders CEC Form 55
Attachment C - Electronic Signature Policy 0320
E. 1 Non-Collusion_Affidavit_Fillable
E. 10_EBO - FSHO Sample Affidavit for OnLine Submission
E. 3 Certification of Compliance with the ADA
E. 6_City of Los Angeles Residence Information
Attachment A - STANDARD PROVISIONS (Rev.5.26 [v.1]) w Form 146
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