SOW_Signs_Nature_Play_Area_Trempealeau_UPDATED_0001.pdf

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Scope of Work

Scope of Requirement

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) requires the fabrication, and shipment of 9 HPDE signs, 8 with posts and 16 metal directional signs with 2 posts. These specifications describe the need for graphic design, fabrication, shipping, and warranty. Sign types will include place name signs and directional signs to help recreational users feel welcome and orient them to FWS lands. The contractor shall provide all labor, material, supplies, and equipment to complete the Statement of Work.

Introduction

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuge System requests design, fabrication, and shipment of signs, trail posts and bases to support recreational visitors accessing Service lands.

Background

Signs are frequently the first objects visitors see when visiting U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands. They are important for branding our identity, providing a welcoming experience, ensuring public safety, and minimizing or avoiding wildlife and habitat disturbance. Signs are one of our most effective tools for offering quality customer experiences, sharing key messages with the visiting public, sharing key resource messages, and assisting with navigation both off- and on-station.

An effective sign system enhances our public image and identity. Signs need to share message and information responsive to a visitor's needs and interests as well as be simple and understandable. Signs are a standard tool to help visitors find their way, understand rules and regulations, and learn more about a site.

Goals of the Service sign program are to:

• Contribute to quality customer experiences on our lands.

• Increase brand recognition and identity.

• Communicate key messages and information.

• Establish a uniform and consistent appearance and format for signs on all Service lands and buildings.

• Establish a uniform sign plan and inventory strategy.

• Follow all regulations in the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and national accessibility requirements.

• Improve the graphic and aesthetic quality of all signs.

• Increase the effectiveness of communicating to audiences.

• Reduce accidents and personal injuries on Service lands.

• Develop a cost-effective program.

• Develop a sustainable and environmentally sound sign program at all levels.

• Minimize the amount of signage to reduce wildlife and habitat disturbance.

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Unless otherwise specifically provided in this SOW and its attachments, the contractor shall follow the specifications for the Service sign program in the 2019 Fish and Wildlife Service Sign Handbook (Attachment 1 to the SOW), with this exception:

• Routed HPDE ¾” thick

For this project, the Service has identified 2 different sign types and 1 post type:

• Main Map with posts (1): 48"hx36"wx3/4" thick, single-sided, brown/white/brown, routed HDPE panel. Includes gray epoxy paint infill and attachment of (8) full-color 2” aluminum sign inserts.

• Upright, in-ground pedestal for a 48"h x 3/4" thick panel. Welded mount channel for panel attachment. Black texture powder coated aluminum. Posts are 3"x3"x96". Slots in mount channel for thru bolt hardware.

• Wall Mounted sign (1): 18"hx12"wx3/4" thick, single-sided, brown/white/brown, routed HDPE panel. Includes attachment of (1) full-color 6.8” (0.08”) aluminum sign insert.

• Wall mount angles for the above panel. RH/LH different lengths due to custom shaped panel. Includes hardware for attaching mount angles to back of panel.

• Play Area Signs with posts (3): 24"hx18"wx3/4" thick, single-sided, brown/white/brown, routed HDPE panel. Includes attachment of (3) full-color 6.8” (0.08”) aluminum sign insert.

• Upright, in-ground, single pedestal with welded mount channel for flag-style mount. 3"x3"x72" post. Black texture powder coated aluminum.

• Play Area Sign with post (1): 18"hx12"wx3/4" thick, single-sided, brown/white/brown, routed HDPE panel. Includes attachment of (1) full-color 6.8” (0.08”) aluminum full-color insert.

• Upright, in-ground, single pedestal with welded mount channel for flag-style mount. 3"x3"x72" post. Black texture powder coated aluminum.

• Play Area Signs with posts (3): 24"hx18"wx3/4" thick, single-sided, brown/white/brown, routed HDPE panel. Includes attachment of (3) full-color 6.8” (0.08”) aluminum full-color insert.

• Upright, in-ground, single pedestal with welded mount channel for flag-style mount. 3"x3"x72" post. Black texture powder coated aluminum.

• Directional Signs (16): 8"hx26"wx.080" single-sided, custom-shaped aluminum signs with direct print graphics. All 16 signs must be ordered as a group.

• Sets of two, 8" tall, black texture powder coated aluminum L-brackets for attaching the directional signs

• Screws, nuts and washers appropriate to attach signs to posts.

Contractor will be responsible for fabrication and delivery but not for installation. Some signs may require pre-drilling, as Attachment 2 describes. Attachment 2 gives specific details on numbers, sizes, other specifications, and materials.

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Scope

The contractor shall provide graphic design template, fabrication, shipping and warranty to deliver 2 types of signs and signposts.

Tasks

The tasks to fulfill the scope of work include:

• Fabricate signs per order to Service specifications.

• Ship to: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, W28488 Refuge Rd Trempealeau WI

54661.

• Site POC: Dana Schelling, 608-539-2311

• Ensure warranty work is completed.

Deliverables

1. Contractor shall fabricate signs based on Service priority order and per Service specifications for materials, workmanship, and file set-up using FWS-specific theming-based branding guidelines and user-centered design principles.

2. Wrap, package, and ship to location.

Deliverables Schedule

1. Kick-off meeting with USFWS Staff, email or virtual

2. Contractor submits material samples of brown and white HPDE

3. FWS sends final panel designs

4. Contractor submits pre-production proofs to FWS

5. FWS approves final designs (3 weeks before shipping date)

6. Contractor begins fabrication

7. Contractor delivers signs to destinations (07/01/2026)

Place of Performance The work will be performed at the Contractor’s site. Coordination meetings shall be via telephone and virtual meeting platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

Information Security Requirements

The contractor shall be responsible for handling information in a safe and secure manner including maintaining all imposed restrictions for computer access, security provisions, file sharing, and document safeguards.

Government Provided Materials and Services

Government will provide all final graphics files in a file sharing link. Sign designs similar to examples are shown in Attachment 2.

If needed, the Government will provide teleconference and virtual meeting (i.e. Microsoft Teams) services for all non-face to face meetings with the contractor.

Specifications:

Nature Play Area Signs

• ¾” HPDE brown/white/brown

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• Symbol inserts 0.08” aluminum inserts with UV laminate vinyl

• Sign panels include predrilled holes and rust proof hardware.

Nature Play Area Posts and Mounting Hardware

• Welded mount channel for panel attachment.

• Black texture powder coated aluminum.

• (36”x48” Map Posts) are 3"x3"x96". Slots in mount channel for thru bolt hardware.

• Nature Play Area Posts: Upright, in-ground, single pedestal with welded mount channel for flag-style mount. 3"x3"x72" post. Black texture powder coated aluminum.

• Wall mount angles for the above panel. RH/LH different lengths due to custom shaped panel. Includes hardware for attaching mount angles to back of panel.

Directional Signs

• 8"hx26"wx.080" single-sided, custom-shaped aluminum signs with direct print graphics.

Directional Sign Posts

• Two 3"x3"x132" black texture powder coated aluminum posts (for in-ground installation) with 16 sets of two welded mount angles (channel).

• Locations TBD. Posts A and B will be different.