Artistic and Exhibit Design and Fabrication Services for Site Specific Artwork, Commemorative Pieces, Branding and Custom Signage Projects

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has established a multi-award vehicle for Artistic and Exhibit Design and Fabrication Services, which provides comprehensive solutions for site-specific artwork, commemorative pieces, branding, and custom signage projects. The contract covers a wide range of design and fabrication services, including consultation, planning, design, fabrication, and installation for both indoor and outdoor locations. Supported by UNSPSC codes related to interior design and article display, and NIGP codes for signage, architectural elements, and exhibit design, the vehicle enables agencies to procure specialized creative and technical services for various institutional and campus environments.

The multi-award vehicle includes five prime contractors: Dimensional Innovations, Crux Creative Design, Forty Nine Degrees, West Allis Blueprint and Supply, and Eleven Fifty Seven. Administered by UWM, the contract was awarded on September 28, 2022, with an initial one-year term and four automatic one-year renewal options. The vehicle covers the state of Wisconsin and is structured as a piggybackable contract, allowing UWM departments and potentially other entities to utilize the services. Hourly rates vary by contractor, ranging from $37 to $175 per hour depending on service type, with materials typically marked up between 25-40% from cost. The contract provides flexibility for agencies to select contractors based on specific project requirements, with net 30 payment terms and options for purchase orders and, in some cases, credit card payments.