Attachment_A_Wayside_Exhibit_Specifications.pdf

This document is a detailed specification document for wayside exhibit planning, design, fabrication, and installation services for the National Park Service, specifically for the Harpers Ferry Center. The specifications comprehensively cover the entire project lifecycle, from pre-proposal stages through final closeout, with extensive technical requirements for creating interpretive exhibits in national parks.

Key specifications include universal design principles emphasizing accessibility, requirements for graphic layouts, text development, map creation, and custom exhibit elements. The document outlines rigorous standards for materials (including fiberglass, aluminum, and porcelain enamel panels), installation procedures, safety protocols, and documentation requirements. Contractors must follow strict guidelines for design, fabrication, and installation, with a focus on durability, accessibility, and meeting National Park Service interpretive standards. The specification covers everything from initial site analysis and design development to final production, installation, and project closeout, with specific technical requirements for each phase of the wayside exhibit development process.