Portfolio Category: Museums

Liberty Science Center

Industry: Museum Scope: RFP Project Description: JGL was brought on to facilitate an RFP process to select a new foodservice vendor with an eye toward updating the facilities in a revenue productive manner, and finding a partner who was mission-aligned with the Center’s various public programs. Following a several-month long competitive process, the contract was […]

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Museum of Contemporary Art

Industry: Museum Scope: Feasibility Study, RFP, Event Rental Assessment, Contract Development Project Description: As the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego moved towards the reopening of its newly renovated La Jolla facility in 2020, JGL was brought on to help conceptualize its entire foodservice and catering program. MCASD’s desire for flexibility in catering necessitated that […]

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The Morgan Library & Museum

Industry: Museum Scope: Feasibility Study, RFP, Event Rental Assessment, Retail Assessment Project Description: JGL Consultants has worked with the Morgan Library & Museum on food services since their Renzo Piano expansion in 2006 and on several other food service projects through the years. We were subsequently engaged to assist with another earned income area – […]

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Space Center Houston

Industry: Museum Service: Assessment, RFP, Contract Management, Facility Rental Program Development, HR Recruitment Project Description: Space Center Houston received bids from a self-issued RFP and initially hired JGL to assist with bid analysis and vendor selection. After reviewing the bids received, JGL advised SCH that the terms offered were not competitive with the current market […]

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The Franklin Institute

Industry: Museum Service: Assessment, Contract Renegotiation, RFP, Contract Writing Project Description: The Franklin Institute brought on JGL to conduct an assessment of their food service operations. After reviewing historical figures, interviewing TFI and food service personnel, and reviewing the contract, JGL recommended a renegotiation. Ultimately TFI and its food service provider decided to part ways, […]

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Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Industry: Museum Service: Feasibility Study and RFP Process Project Description: The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts completed a major expansion designed by Studio Gang. The striking architectural design for the reimagined Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is designed to strengthen the connections between the visual and performing arts in an inclusive space that welcomes a […]

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Burke Museum Food Service Consultant

The Burke Museum

Industry: Museum Service: Feasibility Study and RFP Process Project Description: The Burke Museum, located on the campus of the University of Washington opened a completely re-imagined facility in a new location. The new Burke seeks to “break down traditional museum barriers, integrating exhibit spaces with research labs and visible collections storage and inviting visitors to […]

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Norton Museum of Art

Industry: Museum Service: Feasibility Study, Kitchen Design, RFP, Facility Rental Program Development Project Description: The Norton Museum of Art recently underwent an $84 million expansion designed by Foster and Partners. The Norton retained JGL to assess their existing food service and venue rental operations. The assessment provided the organization with the tools to develop a […]

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Peabody Essex Museum Food Service Consultant

Peabody Essex Museum

Industry: Museum Service: Feasibility Study, Assessment and RFP Process Project Description: Following major multi-million-dollar renovation, JGL was retained to do an assessment followed by an RFP. The RFP process was unique as the Museum was interested in exploring a variety of models for food service operations. JGL developed an RFP that allowed bidders to submit […]

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Asian Art Museum Food Service Consultant

Asian Art Museum

Industry: Museum Service: Assessment and RFP Process Project Description: The Asian Art Museum engaged JGL to assess food service operations, with an eye toward fulfilling the promise of an expanded museum. Like other attractions across the country, the museum sought to develop a food service amenity that not only complemented the overall museum experience, but […]

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