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Questions and Answers 8/19/2026

1. Are the seven 92-inch-wide by 8-foot-tall aluminum kiosks required to be delivered as fully welded, one-piece assemblies, or may they be fabricated in sections and bolted together in the field?

They must be fully assembled on delivery

2. The requirement for the products to be hand-loadable into a pickup truck appears difficult to reconcile with a fully welded 92-inch by 96-inch assembly.

After delivery it is BLM responsibility to handle and transport to location.

3. Please confirm whether the 48-inch by 84-inch panel is oriented 84 inches wide by 48 inches high.

That is correct they are 48” tall x 84” wide

4. Is there a required aluminum alloy and wall thickness for the 4-inch by 4-inch posts and 2-inch by 2-inch framing?

.080

5. Is there an approved manufacturer, product number, color code, finish, or gloss level for the “weathered brown” powder coating?

As part of contract, contractor shall provide color samples for BLM choices of colors available

6. For the nine kiosk sign panels, does the requirement to “include four clear acrylic sleeves” mean four sleeves on each panel or four sleeves total for the entire order?

The requirement is for 4 clear acrylic sleeves for each kiosk sign panel.

7. Please also provide the required sleeve dimensions, thickness, location, and attachment method.

They must be able to handle an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.

8. The solicitation requires seven new upright kiosks but nine 48-inch by 84-inch panels. Are the two additional panels intended for existing kiosk structures? If so, please provide the mounting-hole patterns, attachment requirements, or other relevant dimensions for those structures.

Yes, this BLM intent to place the two additional panels on existing kiosks. Once delivered BLM will drill mounting holes for existing kiosks.

9. Is a dimensioned drawing available for the four angled interpretive kiosks?

No at this time there is no real drawings available, as signs are mounted at an angle on Post+Mounts.

10. Specifically, please clarify the required post size, above-grade height, display angle, frame profile, panel retention method, and mounting hardware.

Post size is 2”x3” x.080 with either mounting plates or angle stock welded to 2x3 post at 30° degrees. Measurements is minimum height from ground elevation is 27 – 34 inches to meet ADA requirements

11. If no detailed drawing exists, may the contractor propose a design based on the provided photograph, subject to BLM approval?

Shop drawing shall be provided

12. Are the digitally printed vinyl graphics required to receive an exterior UV-protective laminate or clear coat?

Yes UV-protective laminate

13. Please also confirm whether the contractor must furnish all panel mounting hardware.

All hardware shall be provided.

14. For delivery to the Prineville District Wareyard, will BLM personnel assist with unloading?

BLM personnel are qualified to operate the equipment to unload all items delivered to Prineville BLM Wareyard

15. Is palletized or crated delivery acceptable, or must each kiosk and panel be individually packaged so it can be unloaded by hand?

BLM has equipment for unloading all items delivered to our wareyard facilities

16. What is the anticipated award date, and when will the final artwork be provided?

Award anticipated on or before 9/25/2026. Final artwork provided 30 days after award.

17. Is there an anticipated review period for BLM approval of shop drawings and graphic proofs so the contractor can meet the September 28. 2026 through October 15, 2027, delivery window?

BLM will require a 10-day review period after receiving all shop drawings and graphic proofs from contractor.

18. Please confirm that BLM personnel will be responsible for all installation work, including excavation, concrete, setting the kiosk posts, mounting the panels, and installation at the nine remote locations.

BLM is fully responsible after all products are delivered to Prineville BLM Wareyard.

19. Is the contractor’s scope limited to design coordination, fabrication, production of the graphic panels, protective packaging or crating, and delivery to the Prineville District Wareyard?

All items shall be crated and or boxed for shipment and delivered to Prineville BLM Wareyard.

20. Please confirm the quantities that should be used for our quotation:

Aluminum kiosks: Total of 7 48" × 84" kiosk sign panels: Total 9 sign panels, (7 for kiosks, 2 extra) Interpretive sign mounts: Total of 4 Interpretative kiosks Interpretive sign panels: Total of 4 Interpretive sign panels

21. Please confirm whether the requirement for four clear acrylic sleeves applies to each of the eleven kiosk sign panels, for a total of 44 acrylic sleeves, if eleven panels are the correct quantity.

Each Kiosk sign panel requires 4 acrylic sleeves.

22. Please confirm that October 15, 2026 remains the required final delivery date.

The date of POP is September 28, 2026, through October 15, 2027.

23. The Statement of Work states that BLM will provide the content and graphics for the signs. Please clarify whether BLM will provide complete, print-ready artwork for each kiosk sign, including the finished map designs, panel layouts, text, images, logos, colors, and locations of the four acrylic sleeves. Alternatively, is the contractor responsible for graphic design, map preparation, and panel layout using content supplied by BLM? If BLM will provide print-ready artwork, please identify the anticipated file format and delivery date.

The SOW is correct and BLM will provide approved artwork for print including verbiage, maps, panel layout, text, images, logos, colors, and location or acrylic sleeves. BLM will provide file format in what is needed for printing. During kickoff BLM will discuss all dates on BLM provided artwork for printing.