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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number 140P2122R0025 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) constitutes the entire solicitation. Proposals and price quotations with detailed breakdown are being requested. This acquisition will be conducted pursuant to FAR Part 13. This solicitation document incorporates all mandatory commercial item provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06, effective May 26, 2022. This is a small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 337212, Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing, and the related small business size standard is 500 employees.

The government anticipates award of one (1) best value, firm-fixed price contract.

REQUIREMENT: The contractor shall provide all services including labor, materials, facilities, and travel necessary to plan, design, fabricate, transport to site, and install museum-quality interpretive exhibits for the Curecanti National Recreation Area (CURE) Elk Creek Visitor Center in accordance with the specifications as detailed in this contract and its attachments.

Due to space limitations, the complete commercial item specifications are contained in Solicitation Number 140P2122R0025. Interested contractors should download this document. The National Park Service is not responsible for locating or securing any information that is not identified in the quotation.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions are applicable to this announcement and are available at www.acquisition.gov.

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items;

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.233-1 Disputes in Solicitations and Contracts; 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; and 52.245-1 Government Property.

Questions shall be sent via email to sheila_spring@nps.gov by 10:00am ED August 23, 2022.

Questions submitted using any other method will not be entertained. The Point of Contact for this requirement is Sheila Spring, Contracting Officer. Offerors who contact anyone outside of the Office of Acquisition Management regarding this requirement, may automatically be excluded from competition.

All quotation information shall be submitted for receipt no later than 10:00 am ET on September 9, 2022. Offerors are hereby notified that if your quotation is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, that it will be considered late. The proposal shall be submitted electronically via email to sheila_spring@nps.gov with the Subject line clearly identifying “Solicitation Number 140P2122R0025 – Exhibit Design/Fabrication Services for Curecanti National Recreation Area.” Offers by telephone, transmitted via facsimile (fax), or submitted using any other method will not be accepted.

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The contractor shall provide all services including labor, materials, facilities, and travel necessary to plan, design, fabricate, transport to site, and install museum-quality interpretive exhibits for the Curecanti National Recreation Area (CURE) Elk Creek Visitor Center

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EXHIBIT PLAN, DESIGN, AND FABRICATION

CURECANTI NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

1.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND

Curecanti National Recreation Area (CURE) is a series of three reservoirs along the once wild Gunnison River. The reservoirs that make up Curecanti today are a destination for water-based recreation high in the Rocky Mountains. Best known for salmon and trout fishing, Curecanti also offers opportunities for hiking, boating, camping, and bird watching.

Curecanti is situated in the transition between the Colorado Plateau and Rocky Mountain provinces and hosts riparian habitats, steep canyons, sagebrush hillsides, and areas of ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and aspen. The area is mostly high desert characterized by eroded sedimentary rocks and volcanic breccia. Summers are pleasant with temperatures typically in the 70s. Winters can be cold, with temperatures frequently dropping into the -20s.

Approximately 40 miles of the Gunnison River, including the reservoirs, create the centerpiece of the park and approximately 20 of those miles are within the easternmost portion of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

For this contract the government is seeking exhibit design-build services for the newly refurbished Elk Creek Visitor Center which was original built in 1968. The site has nine campgrounds and receives an estimated 10,000 people a year to the visitor center and 900,000 to the park. For the large outdoor recreation visitation numbers, the park has increasing opportunities for hiking and became an International Dark Sky Park in August, 2021, the first National Recreation Area to achieve this designation. The indoor and outdoor interpretive exhibit experiences the result from this contract shall both complement and oriented visitors to this unique recreational area.

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The project shall be the planning, design, fabrication, and installation of new exhibits for the Elk Creek Visitor Center at Curecanti National Recreation Area (CURE) in Gunnison, CO. The project includes coordination with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), park staff, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and significant tribal consultation.

The contractor shall provide all services including labor, materials, facilities, and travel necessary to plan, design, fabricate, transport to site, and install museum-quality interpretive exhibits for the CURE Elk Creek Visitor Center in accordance with the specifications as detailed in this contract and its attachments. Work shall include the planning, design, fabrication, and installation of all exhibit structures, graphic layouts, audiovisual elements, interactive elements, artwork, artifacts, historical vignettes, sculpted models, object reproductions, lighting design, and information desk. Work shall also include comprehensive research for obtaining all necessary reference information and materials to design, specify, and provide comprehensive reference material for all the models, props, and artwork required in this contract. Work requires coordination, through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), with staff at the park, to coordinate the exhibit planning and design effort with any necessary building infrastructure improvements. Work shall also accommodate the participation of the park’s affiliated American Indian tribes in the exhibit planning and design process. The Park is responsible for the removal of existing exhibits.

All work under this contract shall be performed in accordance with the terms herein, including all attachments. The government shall furnish, as appropriate, required data, materials, and access to project information necessary to perform the production of work as required.

2.1. Point of Contact

The contractor’s Project Manager (PM) shall be the primary point of contact between the contractor and COR. The contractor’s PM shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all matters relating to this contract, and shall perform the following work:

1. Be available to take or respond to telephone calls or electronic mail messages during normal hours of operation (8:30 am–5:00 pm local time).

2. Establish office procedures to ensure that messages are relayed to the Project Manager when out of the office or because of time zone differences.

3. Respond to emergency messages from the COR on the same day they are received. All non-urgent messages from the COR shall be responded to in no more than two (2) business days.

2.2. Quality Control

The contractor shall provide quality control to ensure that all elements of project work meet the requirements of the contract specifications and that all modifications are implemented. The Project Manager shall provide routine inspections of in-house and subcontracted work to ensure it meets contract specifications and shall oversee the quality of work produced and implemented at all phases of the project. Any work found not acceptable or compliant with the specifications shall be corrected prior to inspection or review by the COR.

2.3. Government Furnished Property

If government-furnished material is provided during the course of the contract, the contractor shall receive, inspect, and inventory all government-furnished materials and ensure that this material is forwarded to the appropriate unit or person within the contractor’s organization for use in the project.

The Project Manager shall notify the COR via email within seven (7) days after receipt if government-furnished materials are not satisfactory for their intended purpose. The Project Manager shall notify the COR via email as soon as possible, but no later than three (3) business days, if government-furnished materials are lost or damaged while in the contractor’s possession. The contractor shall be responsible for the security and protection of government-furnished property or materials in connection with this contract. Following acceptance of all work by the government, the contractor shall return to the COR all government-furnished property.

2.4. Schedule

The contractor shall schedule, coordinate, oversee, and manage work produced and installed under this contract. Track work progress to ensure that the project is completed according to the schedule.

Coordinate and confirm the dates for all submittals and meetings with the COR.

2.4.1 Status Reports

Provide a monthly status report to the COR that includes the status of the project, issues that affect the schedule and budget, and an updated schedule based on the information at hand.

2.4.2 Project Schedule

The contractor shall produce a detailed, complete project schedule listing all required submittals and their review times. The project schedule shall also include site visits, shop inspections, installation activities, and closeout submittals.

The contractor shall submit a preliminary project schedule to the COR for review and approval seven (7) working days prior to the post award meeting. The contractor shall update the approved schedule and resubmit to the COR three (3) working days prior to every project status meeting for the life of the project.

2.4.3 Installation Schedule

The contractor shall coordinate and confirm dates with the COR for shipment, delivery, and installation at the exhibit site.

2.5. Meetings, Travel, and Presentations

Meet with the CO, COR, and park staff as specified below. The contractor shall document all issues discussed and decisions made relative to the project. The contractor shall prepare and distribute to the COR a trip report or meeting minutes of all telephone conversations, site visits, in-person meetings, or other discussions related to the project.

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Project coordination, planning, comment discussion and reconciliation

Conference Call or Virtual Meeting

Project Manager, Exhibit Developer, and Exhibit Designer

Bi-weekly, 1-hour meetings (or as needed)

Post-award meeting and Pre-design

At Park Project Manager, Exhibit Developer, and Exhibit Designer

Two, 8-hour days

Schematic Design 1

Virtual Meeting Project Manager, Exhibit Developer, and Exhibit Designer

One, 4-hour meeting

Schematic Design 2 Virtual Meeting Project Manager, Exhibit Developer, and Exhibit Designer

One, 2-hour meeting

Design Development 1 Virtual Meeting Project Manager, Exhibit Developer, and Exhibit Designer

One, 4-hour day

Design Development 2 Virtual Meeting Project Manager, Exhibit Developer, and Exhibit Designer

One, 4-hour meeting

Design Development 3 At Park Project Manager, Exhibit Developer, and Exhibit Designer

Two, 8-hour days

Meeting Purpose Location or Type Required Contractor Attendees

Duration/Days on site

Production Design 1 Virtual Meeting Project Manager, Exhibit Developer, and Exhibit Designer

One, 2-hour meeting

Production Design 2 Virtual Meeting Project Manager, Exhibit Developer, and Exhibit Designer

One, 2-hour meeting

Production Support Meetings

Conference Call or Virtual Meeting

Project Manager, and Exhibit Designer

Six, 1-hour meetings

Preliminary Shop Inspection

At contractor facility

Project Manager, and Exhibit Designer

Two, 8-hour days

Final Shop Inspection

At contractor facility

Project Manager One, 8-hour day

Building Prep Site Visit

At Park Project Manager One, 8-hour day

Primary Installation At Park Project Manager, and Installation Crew

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TBD

Audio Description Installation

At Park Project Manager, and Audio Describer

One, 8-hour day

2.6. Submittals

At any point in the exhibit planning and design process the COR may require informal submittals of the contractor’s work-in-progress to document the current status and level of production of the project.

The contractor shall coordinate all submittals and review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements. Forward all submittals to the COR for review and acceptance. Receive all reviewed submittals and take appropriate action according to the acceptance or rejection by the COR, as follows:

2.6.1 Acceptance and Rejections

1. Accepted Submittals – The contractor shall ensure that all changes, revisions, or additions required by review comments are addressed and incorporated into future submittals.

2. Rejected Submittals - When submittals are rejected, the COR will notify the contractor, in writing, identifying the reasons for rejection. The contractor shall ensure that the submittal is completed and/or revised as required and resubmitted within the time scheduled by the COR. Reasons for rejection include:

• Incomplete Submittals – Acceptance of the submittal is delayed because required elements are missing. The contractor shall submit all missing elements.

• Unacceptable Submittals – The submittal is rejected due to poor quality of work or work that does not otherwise meet the established project goals. The contractor shall submit new material.

2.6.2. Submittal Format

1. Three (3) printed copies and one (1) electronic PDF copy of each document submittal is required.

2. Two (2) copies of graphic prints and material samples are required.

3. One (1) physical sample of models, mock-ups, and prototypes is required.

4. Submittals shall be sent via overnight delivery service unless otherwise specified in the scope of work below.

5. Both printed and electronic submittals shall be delivered seven (7) calendar days prior to scheduled presentation of material.

6. Any Microsoft Office submittals shall be provided in an accessible 508-compliant format.

2.6.3. Transmittal Sheet

The contractor shall include a transmittal in the form of a printed letter, PDF document, e-mail, or fax cover sheet along with all samples, proofs, prints, reports, digital files, digital images, and multimedia files, sent from the contractor to the COR. This includes all copies sent to the park or other copied recipients.

The transmittal shall include the following information:

• "From" (Contractor's name and contact information);

• "To" (COR's name);

• Date submittal was shipped;

• Project name and park name;

• Itemized list of contents; and

• List of copied recipients who received the same submittals.

2.7. Accessibility

Exhibits planned, designed, and fabricated for the National Park Service shall follow the latest published version of Attachment 5, Programmatic Accessibility Guidelines for National Park Service Interpretive Media. These Guidelines are a combination of best practices, NPS and Department of the Interior directives, and federal laws. Federal laws include the Architectural Barriers Act, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act as amended, and the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act.

The contractor shall be aware of and pursue principles of universal design throughout all phases of the design build process. Universally designed exhibits and environments can be accessed, understood, utilized and appreciated to the greatest extent possible by all users regardless of ability. Universal designs reflect not only accommodations to select groups, but approaches that are broadly inclusive and integrated into a larger whole to the benefit of all users. Principles of Universal design are detailed in Appendix C of Attachment 5, Programmatic Accessibility Guidelines for National Park Service Interpretive Media.

Accessibility requirements for visitors with specific disabilities shall be addressed within the designed and built exhibits. If the site or criteria of the project do not address accessibility as defined in the attachments, or pose challenges to accessibility, a full description of required corrective actions shall be provided to the COR of the accessibility solutions. See Attachment 5, Programmatic Accessibility

Guidelines for National Park Service Interpretive Media for requirements addressed under specific disabilities.

2.7.1 Audiovisual Accessibility for Exhibits

Every audio, silent video, and audiovisual program in every exhibit is required to provide descriptive audio, hearing assistance, captions, and/or navigation buttons, as follows:

2.7.1.1 Audio-only Programs

Audio-only programs require hearing assist for the hard of hearing and captions for the deaf. The hearing assist requirement may be met using either; sound wands with volume control and reset, HTML based Wi-Fi transmitted text and receiver, or a FM transmitter and handheld receiver. Captions for the deaf are displayed on a monitor synched with the audio.

2.7.1.2 Silent Video Programs

Silent videos require descriptive audio for people who are blind or have low vision, and notification, via on-screen caption or label adjacent to the monitor, for the deaf or hard of hearing that the video is silent. Delivery of descriptive audio is provided in the exhibit through a headset jack, a sound wand, or via Wi-Fi streaming in conjunction with the Exhibit Audio Description Tour app. When descriptive audio is delivered via headset jack, a label with the raised AD symbol and headset icon is required.

2.7.1.3 Audiovisual Programs

Audiovisual programs in exhibits require descriptive audio for people who are blind or have low vision, hearing assist for the hard of hearing, and captions for the deaf. Any of the delivery methods for audio-only programs and silent video programs may be used to meet these requirements.

2.7.1.4 Navigation Buttons & Computer Interactives

Touch screen user interfaces require external control navigation buttons for people with limited mobility.

2.8 Design Parameters

The contractor shall plan and design exhibits for the CURE Elk Creek Visitor Center in accordance with the project attachments, in close consultation with the COR and project subject matter experts, and the following:

2.8.1 Space Allocation

The contractor shall comprehensively evaluate the visitor center’s outdoor pavilion and Elk Creek VC floorplan and pursue space alternatives with the goals of improving visitor flow, improving the interpretive experience, and improving the spatial and functional relationship between the visitor center exhibits and the visitor service outdoor areas.

The planning and design under this contract covers approximately 600 square feet of the visitor center’s interior space and approximately 28% of the production budget should be allocated for the outdoor area. The distribution of the exhibit area and visitor services is not limited to its current configuration.

Specifically, the contractor shall plan and design the following areas in accordance with Attachment 16: CURE Space Allocation Plan and as follows:

• Primary Exhibit Areas (approximately 600 sq. ft.)

• Outdoor Exhibit Areas (approximately 28% of the production budget shall be allocated for this area)

2.8.2 Themes

The contractor shall design exhibit elements that address the following themes described in Attachment 17: CURE Foundation Document, and as below:

• Human Impact- Curecanti National Recreation Area is an example of the struggle inherent in balancing the needs of human populations while maintaining diverse natural habitats.

• Water- The three reservoirs of Curecanti National Recreation Area represent the conflicts, sacrifices, and benefits associated with water use in the West and other arid climates.

• Recreation- Curecanti National Recreation Area offers a vast array of recreational opportunities attracting visitors seeking challenge, rejuvenation, togetherness, and/or solitude. These experiences can forge lifelong connections to place.

• Natural History- Curecanti National Recreation Area contains examples of ecosystems characteristic of native Colorado as well as a human-made reservoir system; these habitats provide outstanding opportunities to experience and appreciate a diversity of life.

• Geology-Geologic forces shape the dynamic landscape of Curecanti National Recreation Area and continue to reveal scenic vistas, unique rock exposures, and paleontological environments.

• One River System-Two Parks Curecanti and Black Canyon.

2.8.3 Use Rights

The contractor shall acquire use rights and production quality copies of all third-party images and other intellectual property (IP) required to produce the graphic layouts in the exhibit as specified in Attachment 1, Exhibit Planning, Design, and Fabrication Specifications, Section 17. The contractor shall plan budget 3% of the planning and design budget for acquisition of use rights, production-quality images, and other IP used in the exhibits.

This will be a not-to-exceed (NTE) contract line item (CLIN) for the acquisition of images and usage rights, not including labor. All costs associated with this work will be reimbursed on an actual cost basis. Back up information will be required with invoices requesting payment for this work.

2.8.4 Production Budget

For this project, the contractor shall design to a Production Budget between $280,000-$286,000.

The Production Budget shall include:

a. All costs for purchasing, fabricating, transporting, and installing all exhibit elements as specified in Attachment 1: Exhibit Planning, Design, and Fabrication Specifications and its references.

b. Related fabrication costs: project management, shop drawings, samples, packing, shipping, and project closeout.

c. Production of all original audiovisual and electronic interactive programs.

d. Acquisition and installation of all electronic equipment, including audiovisual equipment.

e. Acquisition and installation of all exhibit-specific lighting.

f. Production of original artwork: illustrations, maps, and photographs.

g. Production or acquisition of all custom elements: topographic maps, architectural models, custom electronic elements, exhibit lighting, mechanical and electromechanical devices.

h. Production of the Exhibit Audio Description program, including script development and hardware purchase and installation.

• The Production Budget shall not include:

a. Demolition of current exhibits.

b. Purchase and installation of house and architectural lighting.

c. Related infrastructure improvements such as carpet, paint, and electrical wiring.

d. Non-interpretive elements in the Sales Area (e.g. furniture and fixtures).

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3.0 DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES

3.1. General

The contractor shall provide all technical, professional, non-personal services, including all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, facilities, travel, management, and supervision necessary to provide CURE with exhibit design/build services for the CURE Elk Creek VC. Work includes: the development of Schematic Design 1 & 2; Design Development 1, 2, & 3; Production Design;

Production Support; Pre-Fabrication and Fabrication; Shop Inspections; Building Preparation;

Installation; Primary Installation, Punch List, and Audio Description; and Closeout.

3.1.1. Specifications

The contractor shall perform all services required hereunder in accordance with this Statement of Work (SOW) and all attachments.

3.1.2. Design Considerations

In planning, designing, and fabricating exhibits for the Elk Creek VC, the contractor shall take into account as essential design considerations the following:

• Life safety;

• Barrier-free design;

• Accessibility (ie, universal and programmatically accessible design);

• Sustainability;

• Energy conservation;

• Security provisions;

• Integration and compliance with existing architecture where relevant;

• Functionality, maintenance, durability, and other lifecycle requirements; and

• Exhibit lighting which shall:

o address energy conservation;

o address sustainability and maintenance;

o meet the functional needs of visitors in the exhibit space; and, o be, by default, LED track lighting unless otherwise indicated by design or functional requirements and as approved by the COR.

3.1.3. Codes and Standards

All exhibits shall be designed in accordance with applicable codes, standards, design parameters or regulations noted in this or other sections of this contract, and in the location in which the exhibit shall be installed. In case of conflict between codes, standards, or regulations, the most stringent requirement shall apply.

1. Reference to standard specifications of any technical society, organization, or association, or to codes, manuals, or regulations of Federal or local authorities shall mean the latest standard, code manual, regulation, specification, or tentative specification adopted and published at least thirty (30) days prior to submittal of proposals, unless specifically stated otherwise.

2. Any code, standard, regulation, or specification listed below, in the attachments or otherwise referenced herein, that references the “authority having jurisdiction”, “local authority”, or “governmental authority” shall be interpreted to refer to the Contracting Officer as being this authority for purposes of interpreting/clarifying codes, standards, regulations, and specifications.

3.1.4. Post-award Conference Call

Upon award, the contractor shall participate in a project kick-off conference call to review contracting requirements and procedures with the project CO and COR.

3.2. Pre-Design

In Pre-design, the contractor shall gain a clear understanding of the project’s history, the park’s resources, and the roles of other project team members and stakeholders. Work in this phase focuses on preparing a solid foundation for all work that follows, ensuring that the project is logically structured, and its goals are understood and realistically attainable within the budget, schedule, and other specified parameters.

The contractor shall:

1. Review government furnished materials (all contract attachments).

2. The Project Manager, Exhibit Developer and Exhibit Designer shall travel to CURE, in Gunnison, CO, for the post-award meeting and exhibit planning workshop. The meeting shall consist of two, 8-hour days and the contractor shall complete the following work:

a. Orientation to park experience

b. Identify and document media and object resources at park

c. Orientation to and documentation of architectural space

d. Conduct Exhibit Planning Workshop, including:

• Analyze space and propose recommendations

• Review existing planning documents

• Review and/or develop design criteria

e. Review and/or develop themes, goals, and objectives, including:

• Define target audience

• Define the desired visitor experience

• Document results of workshop

3. Identify sources for existing media resources and develop Resource Package Abstract.

4. Develop Project Brief, including:

a. Current overview of project, including updated information and understandings

b. Interpretive themes and objectives

c. Identification and analysis of all project goals in terms of their effect on the development and successful completion of the exhibit

d. Approach and solutions to programmatic accessibility including barrier-free design, as well as physical, experience-based, and content-based accessibility that are specific to the needs of this project.

e. Analysis of the project budget, including review and/or development of a Class C Production Estimate

f. Analysis of the project schedule, and all other known parameters on the development and successful completion of the project.

3.3. Schematic Design

Work in this phase is organized into two (2) sub-phases: Schematic 1 (SD1) and Schematic 2 (SD2).

Schematic 1 includes development of several alternative schemes for organizing both the interpretive content and physical layout of the exhibits. Schematic 2 includes development of a preferred alternative. Major stories, exhibit elements, and presentation techniques are illustrated and described.

3.3.1. Schematic Design 1

During this phase, the contractor shall:

1. Conduct Content Research, including:

a. Survey and record repositories of relevant resources

b. Develop Resource Package Level 1

2. Develop Schematic Design 1, including three (3) schematic design exhibit alternatives:

a. Bubble diagrams that identify themes and concepts, placed in relationship to each other and to the physical space

b. One (1) preliminary sketch for each alternative that communicates the overall design intent

c. A title for each alternative, with written descriptions of how each scheme accomplishes the established project goals, including working titles and narrative of all exhibit scenes

d. A project-specific narrative describing proposed preliminary Universal Design and programmatic accessibility approaches, including barrier-free design, as well as physical, experience-based, and content-based accessibility, and proposed approach for audio description

e. Class B Production Cost Estimate and life-cycle cost estimates for each alternative.

3. Present Schematic Design 1 / Conduct Design Charette:

a. The contractor shall facilitate a 4-hour virtual meeting and conference call with screen-sharing capacity to present the Schematic Design 1.

b. The Project Manager, Exhibit Developer and Exhibit Designer.

c. The contractor shall be responsible for purchasing the licenses required to host the online meeting.

4. Participate in a conference call to reconcile COR review comments and provide written documentation of all decisions made.

3.3.2. Schematic Design 2

During this phase the contractor shall:

1. Develop and submit Schematic Design 2 with Preferred Design Alternative including:

a. Written exhibit walkthrough

b. Overall design approach, including:

(i) Media style and appearance.

(ii) Universal design, and programmatic accessibility approach.

(iii) Audio description narrative approach and Production Plan.

(iv) Floor plan with individual exhibit Scenes, Content Groups, and major elements identified.

(v) Overview of Electronic Programs.

(vi) Perspective view renderings that communicate design intent of each scene

(vii) Functional lighting plan and narrative approach which includes coordination with building controls, and infrastructure improvements

c. Resource Package Level 2, with its content integrated into exhibit walkthrough description

d. Class B Production Estimate and revised life-cycle cost estimates for preferred alternative.

2. Present Schematic Design 2 as follows:

a. The contractor shall facilitate a 2-hour virtual meeting and conference call with screen-sharing capacity to present the Schematic Design 2.

b. The Project Manager, Exhibit Developer and Exhibit Designer.

c. The contractor shall be responsible for purchasing the licenses required to host the online meeting.

3. Participate in a conference call to reconcile COR review comments and provide written documentation of all decisions made.

3.4. Design Development

Work in this phase is organized into three (3) sub-phases: Design Development 1 (DD1), Design Development 2 (DD2), and Design Development 3 (DD3). Design Development 1 builds on the plan approved in the Schematic Design phase. Its emphasis is on confirming all major elements of the design and includes continued content planning. Design Development 2 focuses on the two-dimensional exhibit content, including the first full drafts of graphic layouts and all exhibit text. Design Development 3 focuses heavily on developing all interpretive content in detail, with continued design refinement to ensure effective presentation of the content within the exhibit.

3.4.1. Design Development 1

1. Develop and submit the following:

a. Overview with narrative description, including interpretive purpose statements and objective, for each exhibit Scene and Content Group.

b. Perspective view renderings that communicate design intent of each Scene and Content Group.

c. Exhibit Design Drawings that shall serve as the basis for Production Design drawings in later phases.

d. Sample graphic layouts/graphic approach/typography.

e. Text Level 1.

f. Preliminary material, finish, and color selections.

g. AV Concept Treatment, and proposed program type and display format for each proposed Electronic Program.

h. Revised Audio Description Production Plan, to include proposed audio description trigger types, trigger locations, and Table of Contents main menu selections.

i. Preliminary Content Management Database including entries for the following:

• AO - accessioned objects

• CE - custom elements, including any non-accessioned objects

• EE and EP - audiovisual and digital interactive elements

• IM - images

• LA - text labels

j. Programmatic and universal design approach and solutions

k. Updated Class B Production Cost Estimate and life-cycle cost estimate.

l. A constructability report indexed to the Class B Production Estimate. The report shall consist of a narrative description of the exhibit design to include:

i. Anticipated fabrication techniques

ii. Anticipated material selections

iii. Anticipated treatments and proposals for improvements to the physical design that may reduce construction cost (ie, value engineering)

iv. Durability of proposed components

v. Identification of maintenance issues

vi. Identification of any overly complex designs that may require complex exhibit production and installation requirements.

2. Provide recommendations for any alterations that are needed to the facility to accommodate the new exhibition design (i.e., floor and wall treatments/colors). In order to coordinate with any exhibit area electrical upgrades, the contractor shall provide an electrical plan with the locations for electrical, conduit, and other building coordination needs; and, information regarding the electrical loads for all exhibit spaces to inform, and be coordinated with, the building renovation work.

3. Present Design Development 1 as follows:

a. The contractor shall facilitate a 4-hour virtual meeting and conference call with screen-sharing capacity to present the Design Development 1.

b. The Project Manager, Exhibit Developer and Exhibit Designer.

c. The contractor shall be responsible for purchasing the licenses required to host the online meeting.

4. Participate in a conference call to reconcile COR review comments and provide written documentation of all decisions made.

3.4.2. Design Development 2

Design Development 2 is an interative phase that steps back from physical design decisions and focuses heavily on developing graphic treatments and interpretive content. During this phase the contractor shall:

1. Develop and submit the following:

a. Full draft of all graphic layouts.

b. Text Level 2.

c. A first draft of the AV Program Production Treatment for each Electronic Program.

d. Selected Exhibit Design Drawing sheets, as required to show major design changes requested at Design Development 1. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR and confirm which elements shall require additional Exhibit Design details at this phase.

2. Present Design Development 2 as follows:

a. The contractor shall facilitate a 4-hour virtual meeting and conference call with screen-sharing capacity to present Design Development 2.

b. The Project Manager, Exhibit Designer and Exhibit Developer shall attend.

c. The contractor shall be responsible for purchasing the licenses required to host the online meeting.

3. Participate in a conference call to reconcile COR review comments and provide written documentation of all decisions made.

3.4.3. Design Development 3

During this phase the contractor shall:

1. Develop and submit the following:

a. Graphic Layouts Package, organized according to exhibit Scenes, to include:

i. Overview with narrative description, including interpretive purpose statements and objective, for each exhibit Scene and Content Group.

ii. Perspective view renderings that accurately show the placement of graphic layouts within the three-dimensional exhibits.

iii. Complete graphic layouts, showing full layouts as well as enlarged sections with text and image at legible size for review. Each layout shall include the graphic key number.

iv. Text Level 3.

b. Exhibit Design Drawings, to include:

i. Floorplans and elevations of site and existing conditions.

ii. Plan and elevation views of each Scene/Content Group, showing exhibit structures and all interpretive content with Content Management identification key numbers, and proposed colors, materials, and finishes.

iii. Proposed fabrication details, methods, or performance specifications for unusual exhibit structures.

iv. Reflected ceiling plan and proposed lighting plan.

v. Data and electrical wiring plan, including locations of floor and wall outlets, junction boxes, switches, controls, and associated electronic elements.

c. Content Management Database to include the following reports:

i. Comprehensive Exhibit Plan

ii. AO - Accessioned Objects Schedules

iii. AO - Accessioned Objects Facsimile Sheets

iv. CE - Custom Elements Schedules

v. CE - Custom Elements Facsimile Sheets

vi. EE - Electronic Equipment Schedules

vii. EP - Electronic Program Schedules

viii. GL - Graphic Layout Schedules

ix. IM - Image Schedules

x. IM - Image Facsimile Sheets

xi. ST – Structures List

xii. CA-Exhibit Cases

d. Electronic Programs Report including:

i. Updated AV Program Concept Treatments and AV Program Production Treatments for AV Programs and Digital Interactives.

ii. Flow charts for Electromechanical Programs.

iii. Electronic Equipment locations, wiring paths, circuit and switch locations.

iv. Audiovisual, digital interactive, and electromechanical technical specifications.

v. Updated Audio Description Production Plan, to include audio description trigger types, trigger locations, and Table of Contents segment titles and sub-menu selections.

e. Content Specialties Reference Package – a first draft including an entry for any exhibit element that requires detailed subject matter, creative, technical, and/or artistic input. See Attachment 1, Exhibit Planning, Design, and Fabrication Specifications – Section 16, Content Specialties for typical categories of exhibit elements included in this Reference Package.

f. Updated Constructability report, identifying all structures

g. Updated and revised solutions for Universal Design and programmatic accessibility

h. Material, finish, and color samples.

i. Updated Class B Production Cost Estimate and life- cycle cost estimate.

2. Provide updates to the DD1 recommendations for any alterations that are needed to the facility to accommodate the new exhibition (i.e., floor and wall treatments/colors), and electrical requirements (including loads).

3. Present Design Development 3 as follows:

a. The Project Manager, Exhibit Developer, Exhibit Designer shall travel to CURE, in

Gunnison, CO.

b. The meeting shall consist of two, 8-hour days. The Project Manager, Exhibit Developer, and Exhibit Designer shall attend.

4. Participate in a conference call to reconcile COR review comments and provide written documentation of all decisions made.

3.5. Production Design and Transition to Fabrication

Work in this phase begins the major transition of work from planning and design into fabrication. Production Design includes completion of all outstanding design and content development tasks, and the start of Pre-Fabrication tasks.

3.5.1 Production Design 1 – Design and Content Development

1. Develop and submit the following:

a. Graphic Layouts Package, organized according to exhibit Scenes, to include:

• Overview with narrative description, including interpretive purpose statements and objective, for each exhibit Scene and Content Group.

• Perspective view renderings that accurately show the placement of graphic layouts within the three-dimensional exhibits.

• Complete graphic layouts, showing full layouts as well as enlarged sections with text and image at legible size for review.

• Text Level 4.

b. Content Management Database to include the following reports:

• Comprehensive Exhibit Plan

• AO - Accessioned Objects Schedules

• AO - Accessioned Objects Facsimile Sheets

• CE - Custom Elements Schedules

• CE - Custom Elements Facsimile Sheets

• EE - Electronic Equipment Schedules

• EP - Electronic Program Schedules

• GL – Graphic Layout Schedule

• IM - Image Schedules

• IM - Image Facsimile Sheets

• ST – Structures List

• CA – Exhibit Cases

c. Electronic Programs Report including:

• Final AV Program Concept Treatments and AV Program Production Treatments for

AV programs and Digital Interactive Programs.

• Final flow charts for Electromechanical Programs.

• Detailed technical specifications and cut sheets for all audiovisual, digital interactive, and electromechanical programs and equipment.

• Audio Description Production Plan, including:

o A diagram of exhibits indicating required power sources o The types and locations of triggering hardware o Table of Contents with segment titles and submenus.

d. Content Specialties Reference Package.

e. Acquire use-rights and production-quality copies of all third-party images and other intellectual property.

2. Present Production Design 1 - Design and Content Development as follows:

a. The contractor shall facilitate a 2-hour virtual meeting and conference call with screen-sharing capacity to present Production Design 1.

b. The Project Manager, Exhibit Designer, and Exhibit Developer shall attend.

c. The contractor shall be responsible for purchasing the licenses required to host the online meeting.

3. Participate in a conference call to reconcile COR review comments and provide written documentation of all decisions made.

4. Make all changes requested by the COR to the final PD1 - Design and Content Development package. The final package shall include all production-ready graphics and materials.

3.5.2. Production Design 2 – Pre-Fabrication Tasks

During Production Design 2, the fabricator shall begin work on Pre-Fabrication tasks, based on the DD3 Exhibit Design Drawings and the DD3 Content Specialties Reference Package.

1. Develop and submit the following:

a. Prepare and submit an Exhibit Production Plan, as follows:

i. Establish key project milestones and timeframes for review for 25%, 40%, 80%, and

95% completion.

ii. At each milestone, the contractor shall provide a revised exhibit production plan that reflects the current status of production.

iii. The Exhibit Production Plan shall incorporate the AV Production Plan, based on the PD Electronic Programs Report.

b. Provide field verified Fabrication Shop Drawings.

i. Modifications. The general design requirements developed during previous phases of work are intended to establish basic dimensions of units or modules, profiles, and sight lines of members. Within these limitations, the contractor shall be responsible for any modifications or additions as required to meet accessibility, durability, and safety standards as outlined in Attachment 1, Exhibit Planning, Design, and Fabrication Specifications. The contractor shall submit proposed modifications to the COR for review and approval prior to implementing changes. The contractor shall maintain the visual design concept and operational features as shown, including members’ sizes, profiles, and alignment of components.

ii. Electrical. The contractor shall provide equipment specifications, and a lighting and wiring diagram for all exhibit lighting as designed during previous phases of work.

Building wiring and power shall be completed by the park. The contractor shall be responsible for acquiring and installing new track and fixtures, and for connecting fixtures to park-provided power throughout the exhibits. The contractor shall ensure that all physical loads are supported by adequate equipment and/or mounting devices as dictated by the state of Colorado.

iii. Object Cases. The requirements in Attachment 1, Exhibit Planning, Design, and Fabrication Specifications—Section 18, Object Preservation and Protection apply. The contractor shall propose, for review and approval by the COR, any modifications to case design, dimensions, materials, finishes, mechanisms, object layouts, and case furniture that are required to meet NPS specifications.