Attachment-A_Wayside_Exhibit_Specifications.pdf

This document is a detailed specification for wayside exhibit planning, design, fabrication, and installation for the National Park Service's Harpers Ferry Center. The comprehensive document outlines specifications across nine key sections, covering everything from definitions and general requirements to design development, production, and installation processes. Critical aspects include universal design principles, accessibility guidelines, graphic identity standards, exhibit base production, and closeout procedures.

The specifications provide extensive technical guidance for contractors, including requirements for graphic layouts, text development, map creation, custom and tactile exhibit elements, and installation protocols. Notable technical requirements include using NPS wayside exhibit grids, adhering to accessibility standards (such as ABAA and ADA), maintaining color management workflows, and following specific fabrication standards for various panel materials like fiberglass, high-pressure laminate, aluminum, and porcelain enamel. The document emphasizes creating durable, accessible, and visually consistent wayside exhibits across National Park Service locations, with meticulous attention to design, production quality, and installation safety.