SOW_Kiosks_and_Panels_Seney_NWR.pdf

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Scope of Requirement

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) requires the fabrication, and shipment of 5 kiosk bases with 7 interpretive panels, 10 brochure holders and 3 bases with interpretive signs. These specifications describe the need for graphic design, fabrication, shipping, and warranty. Sign types will include trails wayfinding signs and sign maps to help recreational users feel welcome and orient them to FWS lands. The contractor shall provide all labor, material, supplies, and equipment to complete the Statement of Work.

Introduction

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuge System requests design, fabrication, and shipment of signs, trail posts and bases to support recreational visitors accessing Service lands.

Background

Signs are frequently the first objects visitors see when visiting U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands. They are important for branding our identity, providing a welcoming experience, ensuring public safety, and minimizing or avoiding wildlife and habitat disturbance. Signs are one of our most effective tools for offering quality customer experience, sharing key messages with the visiting public, sharing key resource messages, and assisting with navigation both off- and on-station.

An effective sign system enhances our public image and identity. Signs need to share messages and information responsive to a visitor's needs and interests as well as be simple and understandable. Signs are a standard tool to help visitors find their way, understand rules and regulations, and learn more about a site.

Goals of the Service sign program are to:

• Contribute to quality customer experiences on our lands.

• Increase brand recognition and identity.

• Communicate key messages and information.

• Establish a uniform and consistent appearance and format for signs on all Service lands and buildings.

• Establish a uniform sign plan and inventory strategy.

• Follow all regulations in the national accessibility requirements.

• Improve the graphic and aesthetic quality of all signs.

• Increase the effectiveness of communicating to audiences.

• Reduce accidents and personal injuries on Service lands.

• Develop a cost-effective program.

• Develop a sustainable and environmentally sound sign program at all levels.

• Minimize the amount of signage to reduce wildlife and habitat disturbance.

Unless otherwise specifically provided in this SOW and its attachments, the contractor shall follow the specifications for the Service sign program in the 2019 Fish and Wildlife Service Sign Handbook (Attachment 1 to the SOW), with these exceptions:

• Interpretive Panels: Gel Coat Laminate (GLC) consisting of a gel coat layer, protective layer, high resolution sub-surface graphics, heavy duty core and reinforcement layer.

• Aluminum bases, rust-free, with rounded corners, weep holes for water drainage, powdered coated.

For this project, the Service has identified 1 sign type (4 sizes) and 4 different bases:

• (7 total) Kiosk Interpretive Panels: 36”x48”, 0.125 Gel Coat Laminate (GLC), All different designs, single-faced, matte finish, square cut, no holes

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• Interpretive Panel: 36”x24”, 0.125 Gel Coat Laminate (GLC), single-faced, matte finish, square cut, no holes

• Interpretive Panel: 48”x36”, 0.125 Gel Coat Laminate (GLC), single-faced, matte finish, square cut, no holes

• Interpretive Panel: 60”x24”, 0.125 Gel Coat Laminate (GLC), single-faced, matte finish, square cut, no holes

• (2 total) Aluminum double-sided Upright Base for 36”x48” Interpretive panels, black powder coated

• (2) 3”x5”x80.5” posts with 8”x8”x3/16 baseplates

• Aluminum double-sided Upright Base for 36”x48” Interpretive panel and bulletin case with 24-gauge black kynar area, black powder coated

• (2) 3”x5”x80.5” posts with 8”x8”x3/16 baseplates

• Aluminum double-sided Upright Base for 36”x48” Interpretive panel with(36”x16”) 24-gauge black kynar, black powder coated

• (2) 3”x5”x80.5” posts with 8”x8”x3/16 baseplates

• Aluminum double-sided Upright Base for 36”x48” Interpretive panel with(36”x16”) 24-gauge black kynar, black powder coated

• (2) 2”x3”x108” posts for direct embedment

• (10 total) 5”x11”x3”, Aluminum Brochure Holder for 8.5”x11”trifold brochure. Holder has a top aluminum lid, all aluminum powder coated back with textured finish.

• Aluminum Cantilevered Exhibit Base for 36”x24” interpretive panel at a 45-degree angle

• (2) 2”x3”x62” posts for direct embedment, power coated black with textured finish

• Aluminum Cantilevered Exhibit Base for 48”x36” interpretive panel at a 45-degree angle

• (2) 2”x3”x62” posts for direct embedment, power coated black with textured finish

• Aluminum Rail Mounted Exhibit Base for 60”x24” interpretive panel at a 45-degree angle

• (2) 3”x3” posts with plates for mounting to flat rail, power coated black with textured finish

Contractor will be responsible for fabrication and delivery but not for installation. Some signs may require pre-drilling.

Scope

The contractor shall provide graphic design template, fabrication, shipping and warranty to deliver signs, brochure holders and interpretive sign bases. All signs will be fabricated with the specification in this document.

Tasks

The tasks to fulfill the scope of work include:

• Fabricate signs per order to Service specifications.

• Ship to: Seney National Wildlife Refuge, 1674 Refuge Entrance Rd, Seney, MI 49883.

• Site POC: Jennifer Wycoff, 906-361-2578

• Ensure warranty work is completed.

Deliverables

1. Contractor shall fabricate signs based on Service priority order and per Service specifications for materials, workmanship, and graphic design using FWS-specific theming-based branding guidelines and

140FS226Q0035 Kiosks and Interpretive Panels Page 3 of 3 user-centered design principles.

2. Wrap, package, and ship to location.

Deliverables Schedule

1. Kick-off meeting with USFWS Staff, email or phone

2. Contractor submits material samples of gel coat laminate

3. FWS sends final panel designs

4. Contractor submits pre-production proofs to FWS

5. FWS approves final designs (3 weeks before shipping date)

6. Contractor begins fabrication

7. Contractor delivers signs to destinations (4/28/2026)

Place of Performance The work will be performed at the Contractor’s site. Coordination meetings shall be via telephone and virtual meeting platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

Information Security Requirements

The contractor shall be responsible for handling information in a safe and secure manner including maintaining all imposed restrictions for computer access, security provisions, file sharing, and document safeguards.

Government Provided Materials and Services

Government will provide all final graphics files in a file sharing link. Sign designs similar to examples are shown in Attachment 2.

If needed, the Government will provide teleconference and virtual meeting (i.e. Microsoft Teams) services for all non-face to face meetings with the contractor.

Specifications:

Interpretive signs

• Gel Coat Laminate (GLC) consisting of a gel coat layer, protective layer, high resolution sub-surface graphics, heavy duty core and reinforcement layer.8 mil thick industrial grade protective over-laminate (industrial grade), With UV inhibitors than comparable protective films.

• UV protection, scratch resistant matte finish

All Interpretive Sign Frames

• Powder coat: standard black

• Aluminum post option: Post with surface mount plate or direct embedment

• Aluminum, high-strength, rust-free, for outdoor use

• Construction: rounded safety corners, week holes for drainage and removable top rails for panels

Brochure Boxes

• Holder has a top aluminum lid, all aluminum powder coated back with textured finish.