QA2 1240BF23Q0054 POW interp signs.pdf

1240BF23Q0054

POW Interpretive Signs – Q&A Version 2 Page 1 of 1

Q1: Is there expected for the content developer any interaction or liaison with the local indigenous peoples for their input on the cultural aspects of the content?

A1: Interaction with local AK Native tribes will be the primary responsibility of the Forest Service and not the contractor. There may be minimal interaction at a meeting but the Forest Service will serve as the primary liaison with all partners involved in the project.

Q2: We notice there is an Award date in May 2024. Can you confirm this is correct and can you share any schedule expectations after the award date like Final Design and Delivery dates?

A2: The May 2024 date is the Period of Performance (POP) and time frame for the design and build process to occur by. The proposal provided will be evaluated as to the firm’s understanding of the project as identified in the Statement of Objective (SOO) and the time needed for each phase for final delivery by the Period of Performance (POP) end date.

Q3: Is there any archival photos and or visual content purchases expected form the content developer?

A3: The Government expect the majority of the content developed by the contractor to be original graphics (i.e. illustrations, computer generated, watercolors, etc.) based upon the style approved by the Forest Service. The Forest Service will make available all images within our libraries, however, there may be a need for the contractor to secure the rights to use any images not provided by the Forest Service. For the purposes of budgeting, the Government estimates that this would be fewer than 5 images.

Q4: Are there any mounting components that are required in the physical panels like brackets, stanchions, or blind mount helio coil inserts?

A4: Existing structures include standard 2x4 wood railings. Due to the environment of SE

Alaska all panels should be installed using frameless undermounting and work with the existing wood railings.

Q5: Is there a budget or budget range?

A5: This is not construction and thus there is no order of magnitude provided. Quotes will be evaluated as indicated in the solicitation 52.212-2.

Q6: We assume there will be existing structures to attach the interpretive panels to, can you confirm?

A6: The 4 fish passes (Cable Creek, Big Lake, Dog Salmon, and Hatchery Creek) all have existing 2x4 wood deck railings that the panels will need to be mounted to. The 5th site (Balls Lake) is free standing and will need to include a new mounting post for 2 panels.

Q7: If the above assumption is correct, can you provide drawings for these structures?

A7: Pictures were provided – see Appendix 1-9.

Q8: Is it OK to fasten the physical panels through the face and show visible fastener heads on the graphic face of the interpretive panels?

A8: No, the mounting for the interpretive panels must be a frameless undermount. The

Government does not want any mounting fasteners that pass completely through the panel and can be seen on the face of the panel. Since this is such a wet environment, the frameless undermount approach helps to extend the life of the panel.