1__140P1423Q0006_VC_Desk_SOW.pdf

Statement of Work

Visitor Center Desk

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

20 HWY 14A East, Lovell, WY 82431

- Desk will have 2 display cases for museum items. These display cases will include lockable, sliding wood doors. The cases should be easy to access so that collections can be safety installed and removed. The glass will be museum-grade, tamper proof, safety glass, tempered with ultraviolet and infrared coating.

Cases will have movable class shelving and LED lighting. The best color rendition will be with bulbs with a Color Rendering Index (CRI) rating at 90 or above. Lighting temperature should be taken into consideration. (See attachment: LED Lighting in Museums bulletin) Materials used in the cases should be materials known not to give off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

- The top of the counter will have removable glass with a rubber sealer flush with the countertop for map and photo displays.

- Sneeze guards will be plexi-glass secured to the counter but removable.

- There will be a swinging pass through gate and two computer stations: one for Western National Parks Association sales, and one for National Park Service staff:

- The desk will be designed to be compliant with ADA accessibility and will have space for at least two staff to work comfortably behind the counter.

- Door handles should be flush and not stick out.

- Fixed brochure shelves will be placed between the museum casework.

See attached drawings for more details.

Removal of Existing Desk

The contractor shall request authorization from the park representative prior to cutting, drilling, altering, or removing material within the building. Existing structures damaged or defaced within the building due to the contractor's error during installation shall be restored to the original condition by the contractor. Restoration work shall be coordinated with the park representative.

1. Contractor’s Responsibilities

• Remove and dispose of plexiglass protective screen, metal structure, and hardware

• Remove and dispose of existing desk, rear cabinets and hardware

• Salvage and protect wiring when appropriate for re-use in project

• Replacement of carpet tiles in the exposed area, park will provide carpet.

• Ensure access for electrical wiring for casework and for computer and register usage

2. Park Responsibilities:

Park will remove all contents in the entire work area prior to start of construction and will set up a temporary area for visitor contacts and sales.

3. Protection of Park Building

The contractor shall provide adequate protection for parts of the building, its contents, and occupants wherever work under this contract is being performed. This includes dust protection where required and protective coverings for interior surfaces and furnishings adjacent to the work area. The contractor shall provide cardboard, plastic, or heavy craft paper for the floor of the exhibit and adjacent work areas; use Masonite in adequate thicknesses to protect floors from indentations and other damage when heavy loads will be wheeled over, or temporarily stored on, the floor. The contractor shall provide barriers and post "No Admittance" signs to active work areas.

4. Visitor Protections

Park staff will work with the contractor to keep visitors out of the work area. This may mean temporarily diverting visitor traffic into and out of the visitor center or may mean some evening work after the visitor center is closed.

Existing desk area:

Walk Through Inspection

Upon completion of the on-site work, the contractor shall conduct a final walk-through inspection of the exhibits with the park representative and park staff. The contractor shall notify the park representative ahead of time when the walk-through can be scheduled and shall assemble installation team members with the appropriate expertise to demonstrate the equipment and answer questions. Walk-through inspections shall occur Monday through Thursday between 9:00am and 4:00pm, MST, excluding federal holidays.

A. The inspection shall identify punch-list items (items that need to be corrected by the contractor). The contractor shall record and maintain a list of the punch-list items as they are identified by the park representative and provide a copy of the list to the park representative after the walk-through inspection.

B. The contractor shall demonstrate operation of all electrical, mechanical elements, and audiovisual components in the exhibit. The exhibit shall be fully operational at the time of the walk-through inspection.

C. The contractor shall demonstrate the any special function of the visitor center desk such as lighting and locking systems.

D. Completion of Punch List Work - The contractor shall clarify with the park representative all work that is part of the punch list and provide a schedule and plan for its completion.