USFWS_Kiosk_Design_Guide__Attachment_4_0002.pdf

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Introduction Background What is the definition of a kiosk?

How did the Kiosk Team allocate the funding?

What is the purpose of the Design Guide?

What types of kiosks are included?

Is a single, national kiosk design style required?

Kiosk Team members How can I get additional copies?

Kiosk Project Listing US Fish and Wildlife

1-Panel Kiosk from Region 3, Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge 2-Panel Kiosk from Region 3, Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge 3-Panel Kiosk from Region 3, Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge 3-Panel Kiosk by Wilderness Graphics, Everglades Trail 3-Panel Kiosk from Region 6, Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge

National Park Service 1 or 2-Panel Kiosk, Yellowstone National Park 1-Panel Kiosk, Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area Specifications

US Forest Service 6-Panel Kiosk, Black Hills National Forest Black Hills National Forest Specifications

Rio Blanco County, Colorado 1-Panel Kiosk, Frisco, Colorado

Standard Graphic Elements For the National Wildlife Refuge System

General design guidelines Background Design philosophy Design considerations What does site-adaptable mean?

Design/build resources Accessibility standards

IntroductionDesign Guide for Kiosk Construction Projects

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Background

An amount of $1.0 million of FY03 construction funds is available to build new kiosks on National Wildlife Refuges. Congressional language for the "Visitor Facilities/Kiosks on National Wildlife Refuges" line item was as follows:

"The funds provided for kiosks on refuges should provide for at least 20 of these structures, given that the Service reports that the cost of each structure generally is less than $50,000. The managers encourage the Service to use standard designs and pursue cost sharing with friends groups and others to leverage these funds to the greatest extent possible."

A national committee was formed to work on developing a kiosk guide offering proven kiosk designs to give refuges a choice of functions, sizes, styles, and budgets when building new kiosk projects. Committee representatives included Washington Office National Wildlife Refuge System, Regional Visitor Services and Engineering staff, and field station Visitor Services staff.

What is the definition of a kiosk?

A kiosk is an outdoor information/interpretive panel and roof structure located at a variety of locations such as refuge entrances, headquarters buildings, parking areas, campgrounds, trailheads, or check stations.

Kiosks are intended to provide basic orientation and interpretative information for wildlife refuges. A kiosk may include panels that provide information to orient the visitor to the site and the refuge system, brochure racks or fee collection drops when applicable, as well as any necessary sitework for vehicular and pedestrian access.

How did the Kiosk Team allocate the funding?

The Kiosk Team allocated the construction fund-ing as follows:

• $993,500 – Available Funds after across-the-board budget reduction

• $13,000 – Production/Printing/Project Management Costs

• $980,000 – Available Funding

• $980,000 divided equally among 7 Regions = $140,000 per Region

Each Region will get $140,000 (no-year) funds to build a minimum of 4 kiosks, with a maximum cost of any single kiosk limited to $35,000.

Exception: Region 7 will be asked to build a minimum of 3 kiosks, due to higher construction costs in the state of Alaska. Funding distribution will coincide with the release of the kiosk guide.

Kiosk funds are for planning, design, and construction, complete with orientation or graphic panel design and fabrication and associated site work. Contract or force account labor may be used to build the kiosk structures, but graphic panel design and fabrication will need to be contracted out. It is anticipated that there will be a minimum amount of planning and design required for new kiosk projects using the designs in this guide. For additional cost sav-ings, the Service should use existing, indefinite quantity design/build contracts for graphic panels (see General Design Guidelines).

What is the purpose of the Design Guide?

This assignment was to collect the "best" exam-ples of what has already been built, rather than developing a new kiosk design standard. This approach was to offer design choices that are compatible with the outreach objectives of the Refuge system, and equally important, are cost-efficient.

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The Kiosk Team sought to offer the best examples of kiosks, from both within and outside of the Service. Some regions have adopted design stan-dards for repetitive use, while others have pre-ferred to allow custom built kiosks. This assign-ment, for the first time, offers a national collection of favorite kiosk designs. Existing kiosk working drawings and specifications were collected to make it easy to build future kiosk projects with a minimum of design effort.

The designs in the Guide are "ready to go" with minimal engineering, although some customiza-tion may be necessary on a case-by-case basis.

Of course, engineering is required for sitework and assistance from visitor services for individual panel graphics. Please consult with your Regional Visitor Services and Communications staff for more information.

What types of kiosk are included?

A variety of kiosk design styles are offered in the guide. Many of the examples shown can be easi-ly altered to accommodate a wide range of panels, from 1 - 6. The kiosk examples include those used widely within the Service and several examples from other agencies and organizations.

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• 1-Panel Kiosk from Region 3, Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge

• 2-Panel Kiosk from Region 3, Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge

• 3-Panel Kiosk by Wilderness Graphics, Everglades Trail

• 3-Panel Kiosk from Region 3, Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge

• 3-Panel Kiosk from Region 6, Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge

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• 1-Panel Kiosk, Yellowstone National Park

• 1-Panel Kiosk, Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area

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• 6-Panel Kiosk, Black Hills National Forest

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• 1-Panel Kiosk, Frisco, Colorado

Is a single, national kiosk design style required?

No. Establishing a Service-wide kiosk aesthetic standard on a national basis was not our intent.

Rather, it was the consensus of the Kiosk Team that it was more important to focus on the visitor experience by ensuring that each refuge provides fundamental elements of orientation, interpretation and rules and regulatory information to visitors.

Kiosk Team Members

Rick Rampi, Team Leader, Architect, Division of Engineering, Region 9

Kelly Donahue, Landscape Architect, Region 1

Matt Hasti, Visual Information Specialist, Region 1

Andrew J McDermott III, Landscape Architect, Division of Engineering, Region 3

Donna Stanek, Chief, Visitor Services and Outreach, Region 3

Richard Mattison, Landscape Architect, Region 4

Bill Kent, Supervisory Park Ranger, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Region 7

Kevin Kilcullen, Cheif, Branch of Visitor Services, Region 9

How can I get additional copies?

Additional hard copies of the design guide can be obtained by calling the Division of Engineering, Environmental and Facilities Compliance, at 303-984-6870. An electronic copy is available on the Division of Engineering’s website at this address:

sii.fws.gov/r9eng/

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US Fish and Wildlife

1-Panel Kiosk from Region 3, Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge

2-Panel Kiosk from Region 3, Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge

3-Panel Kiosk from Region 3, Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge

3-Panel Kiosk by Wilderness Graphics, Everglades Trail

3-Panel Kiosk from Region 6, Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge

National Park Service

1 or 2-Panel Kiosk, Yellowstone National Park

1-Panel Kiosk, Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area

Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area Specifications

US Forest Service

6-Panel Kiosk, Black Hills National Forest

Black Hills National Forest Specifications

Rio Blanco County, Colorado

1-Panel Kiosk, Frisco, Colorado

Agency:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3

Kiosk Name/Location:

Winona District, Upper Mississippi National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Winona, Minnesota

Description:

1-panel, wayside kiosk located at a boat ramp and parking area along the Mississippi River near Winona, Minnesota. This is the standard 1-panel kiosk used throughout Region 3.

Point of Contact:

Donna Stanek, Chief, Visitor Services and Outreach, Minneapolis Regional Office, 612/713-5167

Construction Costs*:

Date of construction: 1995 Structure cost: $2,000 Panel costs: $1,500 Site improvements Minimal Design cost: Minimal

Total cost: $3,500

* Please note that construction costs relate to the year built

Kiosk Project ExamplesDesign Guide for Kiosk Construction Projects

Helpful Design Advice/Pitfalls:

• Very durable, holds up under harsh winters and hot summers

• Very flexible, can be constructed to fit different size panels and can accommodate different sizes since no framing for panels is required.

• Pergola adds shade without maintenance of a roof

• Can be adapted to fit most locations and is accessible

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(as standard design)

Kiosk Project ExamplesDesign Guide for Kiosk Construction Projects

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Kiosk Name/Location:

Winona District, Upper Mississippi National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Winona, Minnesota

Description:

2-panel, wayside kiosk located at a boat ramp and parking area along the Mississippi River near Winona, Minnesota. This is the standard 2-panel kiosk used throughout Region 3.

Point of Contact:

Donna Stanek, Chief, Visitor Services and Outreach, Minneapolis Regional Office, 612/713-5167

Construction Costs*:

Date of construction: 1995 Structure cost: $6,000 Panel costs: $5,000 Site improvements Minimal Design cost: Minimal

Total cost: $11,000

* Please note that construction costs relate to the year built

Kiosk Project ExamplesDesign Guide for Kiosk Construction Projects

Helpful Design Advice/Pitfalls:

• Very durable, holds up under harsh winters and hot summers

• Very flexible, can be constructed to fit different size panels and can accommodate different sizes since no framing for panels is required.

• Pergola adds shade without maintenance of a roof

• Can be adapted to fit most locations and is accessible

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Kiosk Name/Location:

Weaver Bottoms, Upper Mississippi National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Winona, Minnesota

Description:

3-panel, wayside kiosk located at Weaver Bottoms, a boat ramp and parking area along the Mississippi River near Winona, Minnesota.

This is the standard 3-panel kiosk used throughout Region 3.

Point of Contact:

Donna Stanek, Chief, Visitor Services and Outreach, Minneapolis Regional Office, 612/713-5167

Construction Costs*:

Date of construction: 1995 Structure cost: $8,000 Panel costs: $7,500 Site improvements Minimal Design cost: Minimal

Total cost: $15,500

* Please note that construction costs relate to the year built

Kiosk Project ExamplesDesign Guide for Kiosk Construction Projects

Helpful Design Advice/Pitfalls:

• Very durable, holds up under harsh winters and hot summers

• Very flexible, can be constructed to fit different size panels and can accommodate different sizes since no framing for panels is required.

• Pergola adds shade without maintenance of a roof

• Can be adapted to fit most locations and is accessible

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Kiosk Name/Location:

Everglades Trail, Florida

Description:

3-panel kiosk. One of a series of kiosks located along the Everglades Trail, connecting a number of natural resource areas. Each site has an identical kiosk structure and panels, except for the panel designated for that site. The kiosks are located at various locations including national wildlife refuges, national parks, state parks and local recreation areas.

Point of Contact:

Marvin Cook, Wilderness Graphics, Inc.

Tallahassee, Florida, 850/224-6414.

Construction Cost*:

Date of construction: 2003 Structure Cost: $4,000 per kit Panel Costs: $4,500 Site Improvements: Minimal Design Costs: $800 Total Cost: $10,300

* Please note that construction costs relate to the year built

Note: Working drawings not published. Please contact vendor.

Kiosk Project ExamplesDesign Guide for Kiosk Construction Projects

Helpful Design Advice/Pitfalls:

• A good kiosk where shade and protection from the weather is essential

• Kit can be erected through force account

• Can use a variety of panel sizes, but only to a point

• Provides for accessibility

• Can be placed in a variety of locations (roadsides, trails, and parking lots)

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 6

Kiosk Name/Location:

Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Montana

Description:

3-panel, wayside exhibit with orientation panel for the refuge with map and regulations, brochure rack, information on resources issues and the Fish and Wildlife Service.

Point of Contact:

Sheri Fetherman, Chief, Visitor Services, U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service, Denver Regional Office, 303/236-4390

Construction Cost*:

Date of construction: 2000 Structure cost: $7,000

Panel costs: $9,000

Site improvements: Minimal Design costs: Included above Total cost: $16,000

* Please note that construction costs relate to the year built

Kiosk Project ExamplesDesign Guide for Kiosk Construction Projects

Helpful Design Advice/Pitfalls:

• Structure can be easily placed in most locations and has become the standard design for Region 6.

• Panels can be easily removed and updated.

• Structure can accommodate a variety of panel sizes.

• Structure is easily constructed by force account.

• A variety of materials can be used for siding and roofing to fit into the landscape or to match existing structures.

• It is easily accessible.

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(including concrete pad)

(approximately, includes design)

Drawing modifications made to the Region 6 plans:

• In plan, the 1'-6" corner extensions were deleted so that the walls had flush corners

• In plan, the left and right walls were angled (instead of 90-degree corners)

• In elevation, the side walls were splayed to give a different appearance

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National Park Service

Kiosk Name/Location:

Nez Perce Kiosk, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Description:

It is a 1 or 2-panel, roadside wayside exhibit illustrating the Nez Perce tribe's involvement in the park. The original kiosk was constructed in the 1930's as were several others in the park.

The National Park Service has utilized a similar design for other historic kiosks.

Point of Contact:

Eleanor Williams Clark, Chief Landscape Architect, Yellowstone National Park, 307 344-

Construction Cost:

Date of construction: 1958 Structure cost: $27,000 Panel costs: $12,000

Site improvements: Minimal Design costs: $10,000

Total cost: $49,000*

(*) Note that the cost above is a 2003 price

Kiosk Project ExamplesDesign Guide for Kiosk Construction Projects

Helpful Design Advice/Pitfalls:

• This kiosk is weather resistant and durable.

• It is part of the historic character features of our road system, which is on the National Register.

These wayside exhibits are very popular, with this rustic look

• Visitors often have their photos taken next to the structure for a memento, so there should be a flat, hardened surface near that can withstand heavy pedestrian traffic. Surfaces may be compacted soil with a resin surface treatment, concrete or asphalt, and some have masonry borders or aprons depending upon the location.

• Visitors spend time reading the displays and the panels can be updated.

• The cost may vary as the masonry base fits each particular site..

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(2 enamel panels)

($5K each for structure and panels)

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Kiosk Name/Location:

CCC Kiosk, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio

Description:

It is an orientation/informational kiosk created by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) used around various trail heads at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Point of Contact:

Kim Norley, Chief Landscape Architect, Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area National Park, (440) 546-5974

Construction Cost*:

Date of construction: 2002 Structure cost: $2,000 + $2,500 labor Panel costs: $60 per sq. ft.

Site improvements: Minimal

Design costs: $5,000 to $8,000

Total cost: Variable

* Please note that construction costs relate to the year built

Kiosk Project ExamplesDesign Guide for Kiosk Construction Projects

Helpful Design Advice/Pitfalls:

• This kiosk is weather resistant and durable.

• It is part of the historic character features of the Civilian Conservation Corps from the 1930's, an established design theme in one area of the park. The rustic look of the kiosk is in keeping with the park setting.

• These wayside exhibits are a good visitor contact point, helping orient and get information to the visitor. Visitors spend time reading the displays. The panels are versatile and can be modified and updated.

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(The design may be altered to be more suitable for phenolic resin panels. Phenolic resin panels cost $60 per sq. ft.)

(typically asphalt under roofline to reduce dripline erosion on grass and gravel)

(for panel designs)

(depending on panel costs)

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PART I GENERAL

1-1 WORK REQUIRED:

The work to be performed consists of furnishing labor, materials, equipment and utilities necessary to install, repair and/or refinish bulleting boards and brochure boxes.

1-2 SUBMITTALS:

A. Before installation, Contractor shall submit shop drawings to show exact dimensions, fastenings, footings, and installation procedure.

As built drawings are required if changes are made during construction.

B. Submit treatment manufacturer’s data, sample of cork backing and lexan panel.

C. Location shall be staked in field and approved before installation of kiosk.

1-3 REFERNCED STANDARDS

ANSI American National Standards Institute

AWPA American Wood Preservers Association

AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau

ASTM American Society for Testing Materials

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction

SFPA Southern Forest Products Association

WWPA Western Wood Products Association

The publications of the above groups shall apply to this section where indicated.

1-4 PRODUCT HANDLING: Delivery and Storage. Keep material dry at all times. Protect against exposure to weather and contact with damp or wet surfaces. Stack timbers and dimensional lumber and provide air circulation within stacks.

1-5 QUALITY ASSURANCE: Sawn Lumber.

Factory mark each piece with type, grade, mill and grading agency.

PART 2 MATERIALS:

2-1 STRUCTURAL TIMBERS & DIMEN-

SIONAL LUMBER:

Timbers and dimensional lumber shall be as specified in AASHTO M 168 with the following additions:

Timber and lumber shall be air dried or kiln dried to a moister content not to exceed 19% by weight. Size and grade shall conform to American Lumber Standards.

All structural timber, lumber and piling shall be subject to inspection by USFWS personel.

All untreated lumber shall bear the association Grade Mark of a Regional Association of Lumber Manufacturers

All untreated lumber shall be graded under the rules of one of the following associations

1. West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau.

2. Western Wood Products Association

3. Southern Pine Inspection Bureau

4. Northern Hardwood and Pine Manufacturers Association

The untreated lumber shall be graded by and bear the mark of an agency certified for grading under the rules of one of the above associations.

The laboratory has a listing of approved agencies

All treated timber and lumber except piling, guardrail posts, fence posts, braces and spacer blocks, shall be certified before treatment as to grade specie and grading agency by the following means:

(a) A certificate of inspection from an approved grading agency and

(b) A mark of identification on one end of each piece indicating grading agency, grade and pro-ducer. Such identification is to be applied by the manufacturer producing the material.

2-2 Wood: Grade No. 1 Southern Yellow Pine, Douglas Fir, hardwood or better.

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2-3 PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT:

Dimensional lumber and wood timbers shall be pressure preservative treated with ACQ Ammoniacal Copper Zinc Arsenate or any other non toxic treatment alternative. Wood treated with CCA (chromated copper arsenate) will not be accepted. The delivered product must com-ply with the Uniform Building Code for wood preservative treatment and be identified with the ACQ Wood Preservative Treatment mark. If another non toxic alternative is substituted for ACQ the delivered product must comply with the Uniform Building Code for wood preserva-tive treatment and be identified with the wood preservative trademark. Minimum retention shall be .40 pounds per cubic foot.

A. Burn brand all material to indicate the supplier’s code or trademark, plant location and year of treatment, code letters denoting species and preservative used and retention of preservative

B. Kiln dry all material after treatment to less than 19% moisture content

C. All fabrication including beveling, notching, easing, hole boring and cutting shall be accomplished prior to treatment. This does not refer to field cutting and boring. Field fabrica-tion shall be treated according to AWPA standard M4.

D. All surfaces including end cuts to be stained with 2 coats of Java Brown solid color oil stain (manufactured by Pittsburgh Paints). Allow wood to dry in a protected environment for a minimum of 30 days prior to staining

2-4 WOOD SHINGLES: Class "C" U.L. labeled No. 1 Red Cedar shingles. Shingles shall be 24" long x _" to 1 _" butt thickness , 350 lbs/sq as certified by the Red Cedar Shingle and Handsplit Shake Bureau. Rust resistant, galva-nized shingle nails shall be used of sufficient length to penetrate the wood sheathing.

2-5 FLASHING: 26 gauge lead coated flashing for peak.

2-6 HARDWARE

A. All hardware shall be manufactured from medium carbon steel meeting the appropriate ASTM standard for its type and be sized to suite the application.

B. Spikes and nails shall be galvanized common wire type and shall beet AISI specification 1010 or 1020 for steel.

C. All hardware shall be hot dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM a-153. Steel should be galvanized to conform to ASTM A 123 after cut-ting, bending and welding. At the discretion of the Engineer, damage galvanized material shall be replaced, regalvanized or repaired. If a repair is authorized the method shall be accept-able to the Engineer.

Bolts, nuts, washers and similar threaded fasteners shall be galvanized in accor-dance with ASTM A 153. These items may be mechanically zinc coated in accordance with ASTM B 695, Class 50.

Except for ASTM A 325 Bolts, electro-galvanizing may also be accepted if the coated item meets the thickness coating requirements above.

All galvanized parts that are to be embed-ded in fresh concrete except chairs for reinforcing bar support shall be give a chromate treatment in accordance with the American Hot Dip Galvanizers Association, Inc., recommendations. The galvanizer shall furnish a certification for each lot of chromate treated steel.

The zinc coating shall be Class A, 2.0 ounce coating per square foot of hard-ware surface.

2-7 LEXAN PANEL: Lexan panel shall be 3/16" thick, clear, colorless, and scratch-resistant.

Surface shall be free of scratches , stains and other blemishes.

2-8 CORK: Cork shall be _" thick free of stains and other blemishes.

2-9 FINISH: Java brown solid color stain by PPG Industries or other approved. Two coats required.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3-1 LAYOUT: Contracting officer will determine installation sequence of all kiosks. Verify exact location with Contraction Officer prior to instal-lation

3-2 EXCAVATION: Protect adjacent ground surfaces and minimize disturbance. Keep foot-ings free from impounded water. Recess footing as shown on plans. Fine grade disturbed area wth same material to match adjacent material.

Compact material to match surrounding grade

3-3 CONCRETE: footings with associated rein-forcing shall be poured as weather conditions permit after excavation is completed and inspected. In case bottoms of footings become wet, frozen, or soft, all soft or frozen material shall be removed and the footings poured the required extra depth.

3-3 TIMBER CONSTRUCTION: Fabrication and repair as detailed and where shown on the drawing. Select lumber to expose, best side/edge in contact with use.

3-4 RED CEDAR SHINGLES: Shall be installed on wood sheating as recommended by the Red Cedar Shingle and Handsplit Shake Bureau. Exposure shall be a maximum of 10" to the weather.

Secure each shingle with 2 (only) galvanized or non-ferrous nails with either barbed or threaded shanks, long enough to penetrate into the wood sheathing at least 1 _", driven at least 1" from each edge and 1-2" above buttline of the course to follow. Do not drive nail heads into shingle

3-4 HARDWARE: Install as detailed. Bolts shall be installed square with ends countersunk.

Where not detailed, use sufficient nails, spikes, screws, bolts, etc. to insure rigidity and perma-nence. Drive nails and spikes perpendicular to grain of wood.

3-5 CORK & LEXAN PANEL: Install lexan panel as shown on plans. Replace hook and loop material as shown on plans with cork. Adhere cork with all weather (extreme heat to extreme cold) adhesive or with other approved mounting system.

3-6 WORKMANSHIP: All work shall be cut square on bearings closely fitted and accurately set to the established lines and levels, plumb, level and true and shall be rigidly secured in place. Temporary bracing shall be used in achieve true alignment of all framing members.

Extra Care shall be taken to minimize damage to finished surfaces due to installation. Any work not meeting these requirements shall be replaced. Set all vertical members plum and true

All construction shall be top quality in materials, workmanship and finish. The drawings show general requirements in design and detail and shall be further detailed and amplified by the contractor according to accepted show practice.

The supplying of additional fastenings, reinforc-ing or other accessories as necessary to assure complete and practical construction shall be considered a part of this contract.

3-7 FINISH: Field apply 2 coats of the specified stain to all completed timber construction. Sand all existing timber prior to re-staining. Care shall be taken to avoid spills and other acciden-tal marring of adjacent surfaces. Clean up required using manufacturer’s recommended cleaning solution.

3-8 CLEAN-UP: Upon completion of construc-tion, remove all excess material and debris and place in first class condition

U.S. Forest Service

Kiosk Name/Location:

Pactola Visitor Center Kiosk, Black Hills National Forest, Rapid City, South Dakota

Description:

This is a 6-panel kiosk located near the visitor center and the Pactola reservoir. Three walls, each with two graphic panels, support the roof.

Point of Contact:

Stephen Keegan, Forest Landscape Architect, Black Hills National Forest, U.S. Forest Service, 605-673-9236

Construction Cost*:

Date of construction: 1998 Kiosk structure: $3,700

Labor $9,100 Panel costs: Not included Site improvements: $7,200

Electrical: $1,400

Masonry: $4,200 Design costs: N/A Total cost: $25,600

* Please note that construction costs relate to the year built

Kiosk Project ExamplesDesign Guide for Kiosk Construction Projects

Helpful Design Advice/Pitfalls:

• Kiosk is lighted for after hours use

• Has stone infill below interpretive graphic panels that adds warmth to the kiosk

• Graphic panels are located in glass cases that can be opened up for easy access.

• Future consideration – consider lighting controls on a timer or photocell

• Future consideration – may be able to power lighting by photovoltaics

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(materials, some government-furnished)

(concrete pad and seatwall)

(electrical line from visitor center)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION

FOREST SERVICE

R-2

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

3/4" EXTERIOR PLYWOOD

2' X 4" HEADER

1-1/4" X 3 " REDWOOD TRIM

A'

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2"x4" SOFFIT BLOCKING

5/8" EXTERIOR PLYWOOD

KIOSK DESIGN DRAWINGS

KIOSK DESIGN

BLACK HILLS NAT'L FOREST

District

District

JPT

JPT

3A 3 A-A'

SEE DETAIL A-1 & NOTE #9

FROM SOURCE

CONCRETE PAD

TUNG & GROOVE SIDING

2" X 4" FRAMING

SEE DETAIL A-1 & SEE NOTE #92" X 4" FRAMING

STEEL SUPPORT BRACE - SEE NOTE #4

SEE NOTE #3

2" X 4" HEADER

SEE NOTE #5

STEEL SUPPORT BRACE - SEE NOTE #4

SEE NOTE #2

2" X 6" RAFTERS

3/4" TUNG & GROOVE SIDING

STEEL COLUMN CAP

STEEL RAFTER BRACE

SEE NOTE #2

SEE NOTE #5

CONCRETE PAD

SEE NOTE #7

END VIEW / DISPLAY CASE PARTITIONSIDE ELEVATION / DISPLAY CASE PARTITION

LOCK

PREFABRICATED DISPLAY CASE

STEEL POST BASE

STEEL SUPPORT BRACE - SEE NOTE #4

3/4" EXTERIOR PLYWOOD

PRO-FIT LEDGESTONE GRAY

STEEL SUPPORT BRACE - SEE NOTE #4

1-1/4" X 3" REDWOOD TRIM

1-1/4" X 3" REDWOOD TRIM

3/4" EXTERIOR PLYWOOD

2" X 4" HEADER

4" X 6" FRAME

4" X 6" RAFTER

STEEL RAFTER BRACE

STEEL POST BASE

PRO-FIT LEDGESTONE GRAY

1-1/4" REDWOOD TRIM

PREFABRICATED DISPLAY CASE

2" X 4" HEADER

4" X 6" FRAME

STEEL COLUMN BASE

2 - 1-1/2" CONDUITS

1-1/2" CONDUIT

6" DIA. STEEL COLUMN

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10. ALL WORK TO BE CONSTRUCTED TRUE AND PLUMB.

TYPE 30 ROOFING FELT

CEDAR SHAKE SHINGLES

12 GAUGE HANGER

2" X 6" RAFTERS

3/4" EXTERIOR PLYWOOD

5/8" EXTERIOR PLYWOOD SOFFIT

PHOTOELECTRIC SWITCH

4" x 6" FRAME

CONDUIT TO P.E. SWITCHCAP

STEEL COLUMN

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SEE DETAIL A-2

STEEL RAFTER BRACE

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4" X 6" FRAME

4" X 6" RAFTERS

2" X 8" FACIA

MITERED JOINTS

2A TOP VIEW / RAFTER LAYOUT

FLUOR. LIGHT FIXTURE MOUNTED ON SOFFIT

NOTES:

1. FLORESENT LIGHTING FIXTURE

2. DISPLAY CASE

3. PRO-FIT LEDGESTONE GRAY OR NATURAL SLATE TO MATCH EXISTING BUILDING

1/8"- 2" X 2" ANGLE STEEL 3" LONG

5. STEEL POST BASE

1/2" X 6" EXPANSION BOLTS.

7. STEEL COLUMN BASE

8. CEDAR SHAKE SHINGLES

4. STEEL SUPPORT BRACES

1/2"- 10" X10" STEEL COLUMN BASE WELDED TO 6" DIA. COLUMN ATTACHED TO CONCRETE PAD WITH

NOVA 7200 SERIES, MODEL 2240-0 OR EQUAL

INSTALLATION : ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS

POBLOCKI & SONS MODEL B POSTER CASE SERIES OR EQUAL 2" RECESS MOUNT, ( 1-800-776-7064 )

INSTALLATION : ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS

LIGHTED BRONZE ALUMINUM CASE WITH 1/4" CLEAR POLYCARBONATE WINDOW.

CULTURED STONE MANUFACTURERS OR EQUAL

INSTALLATION : ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS

INSTALLATION USING 1 1/4" DECK SCREWS COUNTERSUNK

1/4"- 10" X 10" STEEL PLATE CONNECTED TO CONCRETE PAD WITH 1/2" X 6" EXPANSION BOLTS

WITH 1/2" STEEL UPRIGHTS POST CONNECTED WITH 8" BOLTS.

6. WOOD SURFACES TO BE STAINED TO MATCH COLOR OF EXISTING BUILDING.

CEDAR SHAKE SHINGLES TO MATCH STYLE, COLOR, AND SIZE OF TYPE USED ON BUILDING.

AND 3 9/16" WIDE.

KIOSK DESIGN DRAWINGS

STEEL RAFTER BRACE SHOULD BE EQUAL TO THE KANT-SAG COLUMN CAP SERIES MODEL CCS-44

WITH A HOLE PATTERN TO ALLOW FOR A 1/4"- 3" X 9" STEEL STRAP TO BE MOUNTED ON THE

4" X 6" FRAME AND TIE INTO THE STEEL RAFTER BRACE. THE BRACE IS 11" LONG, 6 1/2" HIGH, KIOSK DESIGN

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KIOSK DESIGN

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6" DIA. COLUMN

1/4" STEEL PLATE

2 1/2" HOLE FOR CONDUIT

STANDARD STEEL CHANNEL

4B TOP STEEL COLUMN CAP

STANDARD STEEL CHANNEL

STEEL PLATE

6" DIA. COLUMN

4" X 6" RAFTER

STANDARD STEEL CHANNEL

1/4" STEEL PLATE

4" X 6" RAFTER

6" DIA. COLUMN

1 1/4" X 3" REDWOOD TRIM

1 3/8" BOLTS W/WASHER

2" X 4" HEADER

1 3/8" BOLTS W/WASHER

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3/4" EXTERIOR PLYWOOD

4C UPPER DISPLAY PARTITION BRACING BLOWUP

4" X 6" RAFTER

STEEL RAFTER BRACE

SEE DETAIL A-1 & NOTE #9

4" X 6" FRAME

TUNG & GROOVE SIDING

2" X 4" FRAMING

WASHER SPACER

7 1/2" BOLT

7 1/2" BOLTS

2" X 4" HEADER

1 1/4" X 3" REDWOOD TRIM

STEEL SUPPORT BRACE - SEE NOTE #4

STEEL RAFTER BRACE

2 1/2" LAG BOLTS DRILLED INTO 4" X 6" FRAME

STEEL SUPPORT BRACE - SEE NOTE #4

STEEL SUPPORT BRACE - SEE NOTE #4

PREFABRICATED DISPLAY CASE

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PREFABRICATED DISPLAY CASE (Rough opening 33" x 43")

3/4" TUNG & GROOVE SIDING

1-1/4" X 3" REDWOOD TRIM

4" X 6" FRAME

2" X 4" FRAMING

3/4" EXTERIOR PLYWOOD

2" X 4" HEADER

STEEL SUPPORT BRACE - SEE NOTE #4

4" X 6" FRAME

PRO-FIT LEDGESTONE GRAY - SEE NOTE #3

1-1/4" X 3" REDWOOD TRIM

DISPLAY CASE OPENING

5A

3/4" EXTERIOR PLYWOOD

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STEEL RAFTER BRACE

3/4" EXTERIOR PLYWOOD

4" X 6" RAFTER

2" X 6" RAFTER

2" X 8" FACIA

STEEL SUPPORT BRACE - SEE NOTE #4

TOP DISPLAY PARTITION STEEL BRACE

4" EXPANSION BOLTS DRILLED TO A DEPTH OF 2" CAN BE USED TO FURTHER

NOTE: STONE WORK SETS ON EXISTING CONCRETE PAD AND IF NECCESSARY

STEEL POST BASE

ANCHOR THE MASONRY WORK.

2" X 4" HEADER

4" X 6" FRAME

STEEL SUPPORT BRACE - SEE NOTE #4

5C LOWER DISPLAY PARTITION BRACING

3/4" EXTERIOR PLYWOOD

STEEL POST BASE

BROWN ALUMINUM

DRIP EDGE -STANDARD EAVE FLASH

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SECTION 01010 -SUMMARY OF

THE WORK GENERAL

1.01 Scope: The intent of this section is to out-

line in a general sense the work required under this contract. It is not intended to provide detailed specifications for materials, labor, and workmanship. These are covered in other sections of these specifications.

1.02 Location of Work: The work is located at

the Black Hills National Forest Visitor Center, next to Pactola Lake, approximately 25 miles west of Rapid City, South Dakota.

1.03 Description of the Work: The principal

features of work to be performed under these specifications include the following:

A. Prepare the site for construction of an infor-mation' kiosk. This includes:

1. Removal and disposal of designated trees and vegetation (approximately two trees).

2. Stockpile existing 1"-2" river rock.

3. Grade site for concrete pad and seat wall.

B. Installation of a electrical line from Visitor's Center to the Kiosk.

C. Construction of a girded concrete pad and concrete seat wall.

D. Construction of an information kiosk. The Contractor will be responsible for providing all other material that is not provided by the gov-ernment to complete this portion of the project.

1.04 Location: The appropriate location for the

girded concrete pad, concrete seat wall, and kiosk locations will be staked in the field by the Government. The Contractor shall cut, fill, and compact as necessary to obtain the desired grade elevation for concrete pad as shown on the site plan.

1.05 Exterior Disturbance: All areas where the

existing grass vegetation is removed or dam-aged, or destroyed due to construction activities, shall be leveled off and seeded. Contractor shall furnish and apply all seed.

1.06 Disposal Site: The Contractor shall dispose

of all waste at a sanitary land fill. All permits and related costs associated with disposal of wastes at the sanitary landfill shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.07 Excess Landscape Rock: Excess rock will

be disposed of at the Pactola Work Center which is located approximately 5 miles to the north of the project site.

1.08 Protection of Property: The Contractor

shall be responsible for all damage that results from the Contractor's action during completion of the project work. Any damage that occurs due to action of the Contractor shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense.

1.09 Storage: The Contractor shall be responsi-

ble for protecting all equipment and supplies intended for use on the project. The Contractor shall pay all costs related to such protection. A storage area will be designated by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) if required.

1.1:0 Clean-Up: At the end of each work day project site wi11 be left in a clean, neat, and orderly manner satisfactory to the COR. Upon completion of the work on the project and after removal of all debris, site shall be left in clean condition satisfactory to the COR.

1.11 Construction Schedule: Prior to starting

any construction the Contractor shall submit, to the COR, a proposed work schedule. Such work schedule shall minimize conflict between con-struction activities and the Forest Service planned use of the area. Work shall not com-mence until after August 11, 1997.

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1.12 Drawings: The construction drawings

which accompany these specifications and form a part of this contract are numbered and titled as listed below:

1. Site Location Map

2. Kiosk Design Drawings

3. Kiosk Design Drawings

4. Kiosk Details

5. Kiosk Details

6. Schematic -Concrete Pad and

Seat Wall Location

7. Concrete Seat Wall Details

8. Concrete Removal

9. Concrete Finish Work 1O. Concrete Patio

SECTION 01500 -GOVERNMENT -

FURNISHED MATERIALS

GENERAL

1.01 Scope: Applies to materials that shall be

provided by the Government and installed by the Contractor. The list below shows the materi-als that are provided by the Government. Any additional materials or incidentals that are required to complete this contract shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.02 Material Storage: The materials specified

here are currently on hand and stored at the Black Hills National Forest, Supervisor's Office located in Custer, SD.

The Contractor shall pick up or return Government-furnished materials between 7 a.m.

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

1.03 Inspection: The Contractor shall notify the

Engineer at least 2 days prior to picking up or returning Government-furnished materials. The Contractor and the Engineer shall jointly inspect all materials during the loading opera-tion at the storage area.

1.04 Liability: The Contractor's liability for

Government-furnished material shall start at the time he accepts the materials at the storage area, and shall terminate upon completion and final acceptance of the work. It shall be implied that the Contractor has accepted Government-fur-nished materials after the materials are loaded and ready for transportation from the storage area to the worksite.

1.05 Loading and Unloading Material: The

Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary to load, unload, and transport Government-furnished materials between the worksite and specified storage area.

1.06 Replacement and/or supplemental

Materials: Any defective materials discovered prior to the Contractor's acceptance of the materials shall be noted. If the quantity of Government-furnished material is insufficient to complete the specified work, the Engineer shall be notified immediately. The Government shall not replace any materials that, in the opinion of the Engineer, are damaged or lost due to the Contractor's negligence after the Contractor accepts the materials. Such materials shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense.

PRODUCTS

1.01 Government-Furnished Materials:

Government-furnished materials shall be limited to:

A. 13 - 4’ x 8’ x 3/4" Plywood roof sheathing.

B. 9 - 4' x 8' x 3/8" Rough sawn exterior plywood.

C. 14- 2" x 6" X 16' Rafters.

D. 15- 2" x 4" x 8' Standard & better studs.

E. 4- 2" X 8" X 16' Redwood F. 8- 2" x 4" x 8' Redwood for 1-1/4" x 3" x 8' Redwood trim.

G. 6- 4" x 6" X 16' Redwood rough cut posts.

H. 8 Bundles -Red Cedar shakes, 24" long, 3/4 thick, Class C fire retardant shakes.

I. 150 LF -Redwood Channel Rustic Siding 3/4" x 6".

J. 3 rolls -Underlayment 30# asphalt saturated felt.

K. 5- Class D eave flashing, brown in color, 10 ft length.

L. 3- Fluorescent Lights.

M. 6- Display Cases.

EXECUTION

3.01 General: Installation and testing of

Government-furnished materials shall comply with the applicable contract specifications cov-ering work requiring the use of such materials.

The Contractor shall be responsible for other items or accessories that are required to com-plete this project.

Town of Frisco, Colorado

Kiosk Name/Location:

Frisco Park & Ride Kiosk, I-70 Exit 201, Frisco, Colorado

Description:

1-Panel kiosk for public information, community events, and bike/trail maps.

Point of Contact:

Rick Higgins, Town of Frisco, 970-668-0836

Construction Cost*:

Date of construction: 1993 Structure Cost: $1,800 Panel Costs: Not available Site Improvements: $2,400

Design Costs: none Total Cost: $4,200 plus shipping

* Please note that construction costs relate to the year built

Note: Working drawings are not available.

Kiosk Project ExamplesDesign Guide for Kiosk Construction Projects

Helpful Design Advice/Pitfalls:

• The kiosk structure was purchasd from Litchfield Landscape Elements, website:

www.litchfieldindustries.com. The product was considered a "Wood Mini-Shelter Series 1000."

• This kiosk was published in "Scenic Byways, A Design Guide for Roadside Improvements"

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Kiosks on the National Wildlife Refuge System

Multi-panel refuge kiosks should contain key National Wildlife Refuge System messages and information.

Key messages to be conveyed include:

• The Refuge System is a unique set of Federal lands specially set aside to protect valuable habitat and wildlife.

• It is managed for the benefit of the American public.

• It provides unparalleled outdoor wildlife-orient-ed recreational opportunities for visitors to con-nect with nature.

• The Refuge System is entering its second cen-tury and its success depends heavily upon shared stewardship with partnering organiza-tions, volunteers, communities, and states.

• There are over 540 refuges nation-wide and one within an hours driving distance of every major city in the United States.

Sample text for a Refuge System panel on a kiosk is included below. This sample can be revised to add relevant information about a spe-cific refuge and other key resource issues.

The accompanying map should be used to por-tray the geographic diversity of the Refuge System and help visitors locate the refuge.

Standard Grapic Elements for the National Wildlife Refuge SystemDesign Guide for Kiosk Construction Projects

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From its beginnings at Pelican Island, Florida, in 1903, the National Wildlife Refuge System has played a key role in conserving our nation’s wildlife and wild lands. Refuges are located in every State and a number of U.S. territories and possessions and are within an hour’s driving time of every major met-ropolitan area.

The Refuge System is the only network of federal lands dedicated specifically to wildlife conservation. It provides habi-tat for thousands of species of birds, mammals, reptiles, fish and plants, many of which are considered threat-ened and endangered.

The Refuge System also provides special places for all Americans to connect with nature in very direct ways. Refuges offer visitors quality recreational oppor-tunities such as hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, interpretation and education. Refuges serve as havens not only for our valued wildlife, but for people seeking to escape the hectic pace of everyday life.

To learn more about the National Wildlife Refuge System or find a refuge near where you live, call 1-800-344- WILD (1-800 877-8339 TTY) or visit http://refuges.fws.gov/

The National Wildlife Refuge System Where Wildlife Comes First

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Background

The designs in this guide are examples of the best the Service and others have created to date. These examples can be used for ideas, or to adapt to specific sites. They can also be used as shown if the Visitor Services staff believes the design is appropriate for the proposed loca-tion. Designs of kiosks and panels may be altered in any manner to better fit a proposed location, which describe the process of being site-adaptable.

Design Philosophy

In order to provide a quality visitor experience, it is necessary to anticipate and manage human behavior. Taking advantage of the initial oppor-tunity to provide orientation and interpretation is the single best tool for shaping the visitor experience and sharing the values of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Kiosks located within the entrance envelope of a refuge, at trail heads and key visitor contact points serve as comprehensive outdoor informa-tion centers. They provide the initial orienta-tion, interpretation, and safety rules and regula-tions. An attractive, well-designed and sited kiosk will compel a visitor to stop along a road or trail.

It is this philosophy that has guided the develop-ment of a standard approach to a visitor entry experience at National Wildlife Refuges. This guide defines key elements necessary to provide basic information on orientation, interpretation and rules and regulations. Providing this basic information to visitors helps create a compelling, quality visitor entry experience at every refuge.

The key elements necessary to provide basic information on orientation, interpretation and rules and regulations are:

• A kiosk roof structure.

• An interpretive panel on the kiosk that contains standard elements that introduce the National Wildlife Refuge System, when appropriate (see Standard Graphic Elements).

• A panel that provides one or more of the fol-lowing site-specific messages:

– Orientation to the refuge including location of headquarters and the nearest restroom (refuge map)

– Information on what there is to see and do at the refuge

– Visitor and staff rules and regulations

– One key interpretive message defining what makes this refuge special to the refuge system

• A refuge brochure rack

• Parking near the kiosk location, if absolutely necessary to the function.

• Accessible sidewalk or trail to access the kiosk

• A fee collection component, if appropriate

Design Considerations

• Keep sustainable design principles in mind by specifying environmentally preferable materials and promoting waste prevention during con-struction.

• If necessary, consult with Service specialists to ensure that each kiosk project is properly sited, fits the environment, and is sensitive to its surroundings.

• Don’t forget to plan for future expansion, for example trail from kiosk to overlook or viewing blind

• Comply with all Federal, state, and local build-ing codes.

• Consider using non-toxic treated lumber alter-natives in lieu of chromated copper arsenate or CCA treated lumber.

• Consult with your Visitor Services staff for addi-tional technical information.

• "The design and visibility of a kiosk plays a sig-nificant role in motivating visitors to stop.

Kiosks are most effective when they are designed to have enough size and mass to attract attention" (Scenic Byways; A Design Guide for Road Improvements).

General Design GuidelinesDesign Guide for Kiosk Construction Projects

• Kiosks shall be made accessible to the public and designed for people with disabilities in accordance with either the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards or the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, whichever is more stringent.

What does Site-Adaptable mean?

The placement of a kiosk on a refuge is critical to the visitor experience. Site selection requires effective inventory and evaluation of a particular site to take advantage of all that an area has to offer. You are strongly encouraged to use or alter any of the designs in this guide as long as these site-adaptable principles are taken into account:

• Locate kiosks where they are highly visible and convenient to the visiting public.

• Remember to accommodate for persons with disabilities

• Maximize the views of natural features of each site when possible.

• Graphic panels should encourage visitors to explore the rest of the refuge.

• Exiting design and architectural styles should be repeated in new construction when appro-priate.

• New construction should adhere to any existing design guidelines established for the region.

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