Specifications include, but are not limited to: Steel fabrication, rigging and movement of large-scale artifacts including uncrating, assembly and staging. Respondents must designate a project manager during construction and installation. Respondents will demonstrate interest, knowledge, skills, and experience coordinating and conducting movement and rigging of large-scale artifacts. Our objectives are: Two historic aircraft to be suspended from the steel roof structure of the building atrium. Engineer of record will evaluate and approve all material lists and final plans from selected respondent. • Fabricate hanging hardware as specified by engineer of record • Field verify final positions of aircraft in coordination with museum staff and engineer of record • Determine position of hanging hardware based on final position of aircraft in coordination with museum staff and engineer of record • Attach hardware to steel roof structure using specifications outlined by the engineer of record • Assist with uncrating and reassembly of aircraft • Rig aircraft using approved attachments and cables • Make any minor adjustments once planes are suspended to achieve the safest position • Stabilize aircraft with lateral cables as necessary A 150-pound spun aluminum globe made by Rand McNally Company • Move from storage mount to exhibit mount • Exhibit mount is a metal rod placed at a 23.5-degree angle, mount is centered within a wooden surround
