Performance_Work_Statement-UPDATE-10AUGUST18.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

RRBN BILLBOARD AND SIGN REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION

05 JUNE 2018

C.1 Background:

Nine Virgin Islands National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion Changeable Letter Signs on the island of St. Croix are currently inoperable due to hurricane destruction suffered by the hands of Hurricane Maria. All Changeable Letter Signs suffered similar damage to include: Exterior paint, frame dents and minor separation, broken letter compartment and facial covers.

Location and quantity: (photos are in this order)

Alfredo Andrews Jr. High School / 1

Author A. Richards Jr High School / 1

St. Croix Central High School / 2

St. Croix Educational Complex High School / 1

John H. Woodson Elementary School / 1

St. Croix Motor Sports Complex / 1

St. Joseph Catholic High School / 1

7 Day Adventist School / 1

Changeable Letter sign description:

Extended Message Area Signs, allows maximum amount of space for changeable letter messages. Includes identification header (logo and school name area) above changeable letter section. An incorporated panel for school or organization symbol and VI NATIONAL GUARD logo.

C.2 Objective

Refurbished Changeable Letter Signs as follows:

A. Extended Message Area: (Area in which letters are displayed) Shatter proof faces prevent yellowing and cracking caused by the sun’s UV rays, as well as vandal and graffiti resistance. All nine signs require the following repairs:

Installation of new message display area.

Installation of new locking vandal cover. Locking vandal cover made of the graffiti- and UV-resistant polycarbonate with 90° full opening.

https://www.stewartsigns.com/extended-message-area-signs/

Installation of Glide & Lock support system to keep open vandal cover safely in place. Hinged at the top with locks across the bottom, the cover opens and stays open at 90 degrees, allowing you to change your message easily and safely. Instead of gas struts, which typically fail with repeated use, proprietary Glide & Lock system to hold the vandal cover in place.

B. Issue Full complement of letters, numbers and punctuation as needed per sign:

Squared sign letter shape, allowing for more letters per row and easy readability

Non-flexible changeable sign letters made from 0.08 thick injection molded high-impact acrylic

Heavy-duty construction prevents warping and keeps letters in place under most wind conditions

This heavy-duty construction prevents warping and keeps the acrylic sign letter in place under most wind conditions. Each outdoor sign letter is molded with a small raised edge that prevents the screen-printed ink from being scratched. The molded-in feet keep debris and ice from interfering with sign letter placement.

Issue new set of letters per sign with following description:

Font Type: Gemini Sign Letters

Four (4) full set of 8” Changeable Sign Letters on 8-7/8” Panels

Five (5) full set of 6” Changeable Sign Letters on 6-7/8” Panels

Material: clear acrylic

Font color: black

Issue nine (five “6” and four “8”) sets of Letter Storage Case for Gemini Sign Letters: This letter storage case is designed to hold up to 300 non-flexible sign letters, or more than 600 flexible changeable sign letters. Made from injection molded black plastic, this case will keep the changeable sign letters organized and looking great for years to come.

Two sizes: For 3" to 6" changeable sign letters (23-3/4” wide by 17-1/2” high by 7-1/4” deep)

For 8" to 10" changeable sign letters (23-3/4” wide by 20-1/2” high by 11-1/2” deep)

C. Painting of each sign:

Industrial Rust Free outdoor metal paint for superior color retention and to prevent chipping and flaking.

Color: Black

D. Repair of damages / installation to exterior Frame as needed:

Extruded all-aluminum cabinets, rust protected.

C.3 Requirement

Signs fully operational by / around the end of the first month of the 2019 school year September 2018.

Letters, keys and storage cases be issued to VI Recruiting and Retention Battalion personnel to school administration on open school week. Keys and storage cases issued prior no later than 1 September 2018.

Removal of debris from site upon completion prior no later than 1 October 2018.

Removal of Author A. Richards Jr High School Sign and reinstallation of sign at St. Croix Educational Complex Vocational School. To include removal from existing location (Arthur A. Richards Jr High School) to new installation location (St. Croix Educational Complex). New Header / graphics installed reflecting new school location.

Current condition photos:

This is an example of what they should look like: