Request for Proposals (RFP) for Exhibit Design & Installation-Son of a Son of a Sailor Jimmy Buffett’s Life on the Gulf of Mexico

Bid #: RFP 2025 Buffet

Date Posted: Friday, Feb 07, 2025

Date Due: Monday, Mar 10, 2025

Time of bid opening: 5:00pm

The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico (NMMOG), an operating component of the City of Mobile, Alabama, is requesting written proposals for the design and installation of a new gallery exhibit and immersive experience focusing on the life and music of Jimmy Buffett.  Interested design teams are strongly encouraged to submit proposals for this project in one of America’s most dynamic waterfront museums.  Written competitive proposals are due by March 10, 2025, with full design by the selected team to be complete by January, 2026 and a fully operational exhibit by September 1, 2026 .

Firms may express interest regarding this RFP, and receive notice of any updates or addenda to this RFP, or submit questions about the project or proposal requirements by February 20, 2025 to:

Karen Poth

National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico

155 South Water Street

Mobile, AL

Tel: (251) 348-6956

Email: karen.poth@cityofmobile.org

Answers to questions received will be posted February 27, 2025.This RFP, and any follow-up addenda, are posted at www.CityofMobile.org/Bids .  More information about NMMOG is available at https://www.nmmog.org/

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