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Request for Proposal Interpretive Plan for Wappapello Pollinator Project Plan

Scope of Work Interpretive Master Plan and Exhibits

Wappapello Lake US Army Corps of Engineers, St Louis District

Wappapello, MO

1. Introduction 1.1.a. Interpretive Master Plan

Develop and prepare an interpretive plan for the US Army Corps of Engineers Wappapello Lake Greenhouse and Wildflower Loop and Redman Creek Multi-Use Trail Interpretive Plan as specified by the terms of this contract to include a concept plan. A detailed proposal for this interpretive plan will be required to respond to this request and will be submitted at no charge to the Government. There is no specific format required for the proposal. (CLIN 001)

1.1.b. Thematic Outdoor Exhibits Design, fabricate, ship and install multiple stylized 3-dimensional interpretative sculptures or exhibits that represent native plant or animal species related to pollination. These should include design element/features as specified by the terms of this contract to includea concept plan. (CLIN 002).

1.1.c. Additional Items Design, fabricate, ship and install any additional exhibits and/or related items as defined by the completed Interpretive Master Plan as funding allows. (CLIN 003)

2. Background

2.1 Mission

The Greenhouse Wildflower Loop and Redman Creek Multi-use Trail area is part of a larger trail system at Wappapello Lake. This trail encourages inclusive use opportunities for all visitors at the Wappapello Lake Project through recreation, environmental education and location immersive activities. This area will encourage knowledge and appreciation of native plants and related pollinators for specific habitats found in the Wappapello project area through the following principles:

Identifying what the process of pollination is and the players and components involved.

Foster knowledge and understanding of human impacts on pollinators and the environment.

An emphasis on the importance of native flora and fauna for habitat preservation and restoration.

The identification of native trees, shrubs, and plants species along the trail.

The promotion of visitation to the greenhouse and multi-use trail

2.2 Goals of the Interpretive Plan

• Review, understand and interpret the overall themes of the Greenhouse and Redman

Multi-use Trail Area.

• Incorporate all trails and trailheads into the overall interpretive themes.

• Use up-to-date design elements and interactive features to enable a 10 year lifespan of the exhibits and interpretive plan.

3. Scope of Work

3.1 INTERPRETIVE PLAN CONTENT

A. At a minimum, the interpretive Plan will include:

a. Review of the Greenhouse Structure Layout

b. Review of the Greenhouse Trail Wildflower Loop

c. Review of the Multi-Use Trail and Trailheads

d. Review of the Pine Ridge Trail and Trailhead

B. Design Considerations

a. Key Messages to be conveyed by outdoor Interpretive Wayside Exhibits

b. Interpretive Themes

c. Visitor Experience

d. Functional Considerations

e. Recommendations and Documentation

f. Exhibit narrative and documentation

g. Site plans

h. Exhibit perspective drawings

i. Recommended approach for project implementation

C. Recommendations and Documentations

a. Exhibit narrative and media treatments

b. Site plan

c. Exhibit perspective drawings

d. Target budget with phased timeline

e. Recommended approach for project implementation

3.1.a. Interpretive Plan Content Development.

A. Interpretive Plan shall complement and provide cohesion between the greenhouse area and any new and/or existing exhibits at the Visitor Center and Spillway area exhibits to create a cohesive interpretive experience throughout the Dam area.

B. Design should include a combination of outdoor Wayside Interpretive exhibits and free-standing 3-Dimensional displays.

C. Design should include interpretive signage and interactive exhibits for the greenhouse structure.

D. Design should include the ability to expand and add additional elements as new features or projects may be added to the recreation area.

E. Interpretive Plan will include the following locations (see the attached Greenhouse and Pollinator Interpretive Area Overview Map. Exhibit 1)

a. Greenhouse and immediately adjacent wildflower trails.

b. Trail beginning from Redman East Campground, beginning at designated area per map.

c. Pine Ridge Trailhead

d. Spillway trailhead and trail

e. Blue Hole Pond Area

f. Operational exterior beehive

F. Interpretive Plan will include cost estimates and preliminary design elements for proposed design features and exhibits. The plan will also include a timeline and cost breakdown for a phased approach to exhibit upgrades and installation.

The Contractor Shall:

b. Conduct a site visit to review existing structures and develop interpretive exhibit ideas and themes.

c. Develop with the staff and invited partners, a comprehensive list of exhibit ideas/elements and theme surrounding the greenhouse and trail system.

d. Provide a draft design incorporating all key objectives for the interpretive themes and sub-theme for each exhibit.

3.2.2. INTERPRETIVE PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS (CLIN 0001)

The interpretive plan development process consists of three separate phases and will be conducted in this order:

Phase 1- Site Visit/Content Development

Briefing and orientation session with Wappapello Lake Project personnel, onsite or video call.

Review Project purposes Review Staff recommendations Conduct preliminary review of subject matter and research new information to incorporate into exhibit plan.

Write preliminary story/ thematic outline and submit to COR.

Develop design concept for the specified areas identified under 2.1. This must include an interactive concept as often as possible to meet thematic goals. This may include exhibit panels, steel panels, 3-dimensional features, outdoor wayside interpretive exhibits and other interpretive display needs as appropriate.

Use Freeman Tilden’s principles of effective interpretation to “provoke, relate, reveal, address the whole and strive for message unity.”

Assemble potential graphics, images, and map components into easily used notebook or consolidated form according to outline topics.

Phase 2- Interpretive Plan Development

Create an exhibit walk-through to envision visitors experiences Prepare an exhibit plan and schematic site plan for each area Provide recommendations for other planning considerations including but not limited to, priority development, exhibit location.

Develop rough drawings of exhibits and display concept ideas.

Provide cost estimate for design, fabrication, and installation with a recommended project schedule.

Plan Review at a minimum of 50%, 75% and 95% design/development

Phase 3- Closeout Package

Submit final interpretive plan A total of 5 copies of the final interpretive plan should be provided to the COR

3.2. a. Thematic Outdoor Exhibits (PHASE 1) (CLIN 0002)

Design, fabricate, ship and install multiple stylized 3-dimensional interpretative sculptures or exhibits that represent native plant or animal species related to pollination as specified by the terms of this contract to include, a concept plan and time schedule.

Exhibit Development Research and design multiple outdoor exhibit/sculptures Design Review at a minimum of 50%, 75% and 95% design/development Closeout Package Installation of exhibits All final graphics and design layouts will be provided to the COR

3.2.b. ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS (CLIN 003) Develop exhibits based upon the completed interpretive master plan Design Review at a minimum of 50%, 75% and 95% design/development Installation of exhibits All final graphics and design layouts will be provided to the

4. Interpretive Design Requirements

4.1. Ease of Maintenance

Exhibit plans shall feature ease of maintenance with necessary repairs accomplished by field personal or through expertise that is locally available. Exhibits and interpretive elements that will be placed in the greenhouse should be rated for durability in high heat, direct sunlight and moist or humid conditions.

4.2. Design Style/ Longevity

Interpretive media shall use basic good design criteria, avoiding faddish design, type font, illustration styles or graphics that may appear outdated within a short time. Visual appearances should be handled in such a way as to provide for a life span of a minimum of 10 years following installation. Text on the exhibits should be kept to a minimum. Focus should be on self-explanatory graphics.

4.3 Design

The design theme for all exhibits, signing, and literature formats shall be uniform and consistent.

All such materials and media shall relate to one another visually and graphically.

4.4 Principles of Interpretation

Exhibits shall be designed with Tilden’s Principles of Interpretation in mind. Information presented in exhibits shall be concise, simple, and straight-forward. Simplicity of concept and in means of communication shall guide all design and layout decisions. No attempt shall be made to overwhelm visitors with a “book on a wall” approach.

4.5 Universal Design Required

The contractor shall design panels using principles of Universal Design. Font styles and size shall be readable by those with vision impairments. Titles shall be 80-100 pt. size with various text font sizes ranging from 33-48 pt. depending on design. Captions shall be 22-28 pt. size. Colors, text and all other elements of the design shall sufficient contrast – no dark text on dark background with good color compatibility and contrast. Additional accessibility guidelines can be referenced in the Smithsonian Guidelines for Accessible Exhibition Design.

4.6 Visitor Safety

Exhibits and all associated exhibit elements must strive to eliminate potential injury hazards, such as narrow access ways, sharp exposed corners, etc.

4.7 Interpretive Expertise

In addition to general design and fabrication staff, the Contractor shall use the expertise of an interpretive writer for development of title/text elements of proposed exhibits. In developing the proposed exhibits, the Contractor must have a staff member or consultant who has an interpretive background to review comments.

5. Government Furnished Materials (after award of contract)

The Government Will Provide:

A. Access to all slides, photographs, and pertinent project information currently available in project files.

B. Access to available government publications for background information and periodic review of materials, scripts, and exhibits by Government employees to guide the Contractor in providing the finished interpretive planning elements.

C. Assistance in organizing meetings and providing meeting rooms and associated audio-visual needs.

D. All reviews and acceptances will be in writing

6. Contractor’s Warranties

All exhibits and exhibit elements must have a 1 year labor included warranty, whereby the Contractor agrees to repair all defective components. All exhibits and exhibit elements must have a 5 year warranty, whereby the Contractor agrees to provide replacement parts of defective components (except normal maintenance items, such as light bulbs) without cost to the Government.

7. Computer Files

Although the Contractor may use any computer platform, computer files of all final deliverables shall be provided in Windows-based software. The Contractor shall provide computer disk(s) of the final plan’s text in Microsoft Word for Windows format. Final products should be produced in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) and Adobe In-Design files (indd). Database files shall be provided in .dbf format; spreadsheet files shall be provided in Microsoft Excel (.xls) format. Contractor shall work with the government representative to approve all data formats for final products.

8. Clearance, Copyright and Ownership

The Contractor shall turnover to the Government full right to ownership and use without restrictions all art, images, and intellectual property, whether used in the final product or not.

This shall include, but is not limited to:

A. Original writing including any slogans that may have been developed and text communication products and pamphlets, newsletters, exhibit panels, etc.

B. Icons and symbols created for any use as part of the contract work

C. Images of people or quotes by people. The Contractor shall provide release for unlimited use by the Government any photographs or people that may appear in print or electronic form.

D. Photographs

E. The Contractor relinquishes the work, originals and copies, of all items/products developed under this contract to the Government

F. All items/products used shall be free of the Contractor name, logos, or other identifiers and of other corporate/company identification

G. The Contractor may use photos and other graphic representations of the work for their own professional marketing purposes. Such representations shall be credited to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wappapello Project

9. Contract Period

The Contractor shall complete CLIN 0001 (INTERPRETIVE PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS) within (6) months of contract award date. The Contractor shall complete CLIN 0002 (Thematic Outdoor Exhibits (PHASE 1)) and CLIN 0003 (ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS) after CLIN 0001 has been completed and within 12 months of contract award. These time frames must include a minimum of 5 business days for the government to review submitted materials based upon the review stages as defined under section 3.2.2.