B08_-_SOW_-_Replacement_Lighthouse_Road.docx

Statement of Work (SOW) Project Title: Replacement of Road Signs – Lighthouse Road, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Prepared By: St. Marks NWR Date: 11/17/2025

1. Project Overview This project involves the removal and replacement of existing road signs along Lighthouse Road within the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). The new signage must comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Sign Handbook. The goal is to enhance safety, visibility, and consistency with federal and refuge-specific signage guidelines.

2. Scope of Work The contractor shall:

· Conduct a site survey to inventory all existing road signs within the Refuge boundary along Lighthouse Road in Wakulla County, Florida.

· Wooden signs and kiosks will not be replaced under this contract.

· Remove and properly dispose of outdated or damaged signs and posts.

· Fabricate and install new signs that meet MUTCD standards for size, color, reflectivity, and font.

· Use steel pipe signposts that are powder-coated dark brown, consistent with USFWS visual identity and environmental integration standards.

· Ensure all signs are mounted at heights and lateral distances specified in the MUTCD.

· Provide documentation of all installed signs, including GPS coordinates, sign type, and installation date.

3. Technical Requirements

3.1 Sign Design and Materials

· All signs must conform to the 2024 MUTCD and Standard Highway Signs (SHS) publication1.

· Reflective sheeting must meet ASTM Type XI or equivalent for high visibility.

· Sign blanks shall be aluminum or other DOT-approved material.

3.2 Signposts

· Posts shall be steel pipe, minimum 2" diameter, powder-coated in dark brown to match USFWS standards2.

· Posts must be breakaway or otherwise compliant with FHWA safety standards.

· Powder coating should have a minimum dry film thickness of 2.5 mils.

· Adhesion: Minimum Grade 4B per ASTM D3359 (Tape Test).

· Pull-Off Strength: Minimum 600 psi per ASTM D4541.

· Salt Spray Resistance: Minimum 1,000 hours per ASTM B117 with no underfilm corrosion.

· UV Resistance: Must meet AAMA 2605 standards for color and gloss retention over 10 years

3.3 Installation

· Signs must be installed at a minimum height of 5 feet from the ground to the bottom of the sign.

· Lateral clearance from the edge of the road must follow MUTCD guidelines.

· Signs posts should extend 2.5 feet into the ground and be secured with concrete footings.

4. Deliverables

· Inventory report of existing signage.

· List and specifications of new signs.

· Installation plan and schedule.

· Final report with photos and GIS data of installed signs.

· 10 replacement signposts provided to maintenance staff.

5. Period of Performance

· Estimated start date: 1/1/2026

· Estimated completion date: 9/30/2026

6. Compliance and References

· Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) – FHWA

· Standard Highway Signs (SHS) – 2024 Edition

· USFWS Sign Handbook – 2019 Edition2

· St. Marks NWR Guidelines – FWS.gov