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Museum plans upgrades to mobile science trailer; about $100,000 allocated

Facilities Committee (Virginia Museum of Natural History) · November 17, 2024

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Summary

Committee members said they have a bit over $100,000 allocated to upgrade the mobile science trailer with priority on hydraulics, electrical and HVAC work; they will confirm the trailer's VIN/ID and solicit contractor scopes, and the trailer will likely be moved off-site for the work.

Speaker 2 (Unidentified Speaker) told the committee the mobile science trailer requires technical work and that the museum has a bit over $100,000 set aside to address key systems: “we have, a bit over a $100,000 we can, that's been specifically allocated for the trailer with the, the the big thing being the hydraulics.”

Speakers said they will identify the trailer's VIN/ID plate, contact two firms for bids or scopes of work, and expect primary scope items to include hydraulics, breaker panels, and electrical system cleanup. Speaker 2 said HVAC works well when hooked to a generator but the system may still need typical maintenance. The committee discussed logistics for moving the trailer to a contractor (likely off-site) and whether to relocate its long-term parking location within the community after upgrades are complete.

No formal procurement decisions were taken in the meeting; staff will prepare a formal scope of work for solicitation.