Everglades MSD visitor center exhibits

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking a contractor to plan, design, fabricate, and install museum-quality interpretive exhibits for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center located in Everglades National Park, Florida. The solicitation requires comprehensive exhibit services including labor, materials, equipment, and travel to create exhibits covering approximately 300 square feet of interior space. Key deliverables include accessible desks, static interpretive panels, conservation-grade display cases, donor recognition panels, and interactive digital elements. Potential contractors must submit questions by February 24, 2025, and submit electronic proposals to robert_adamson@nps.gov by March 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided documents, the solicitation suggests contractors will be assessed on their ability to meet technical specifications and accessibility guidelines outlined in multiple attached reference documents.

The contract is not set aside for any specific small business designation, though it falls under NAICS code 337212 for Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing with a size standard of 500 employees. The production budget is between $220,000-$230,000, explicitly covering fabrication and installation fees. The period of performance spans from May 1, 2025 to November 30, 2027, with primary exhibit installation to be completed by July 31, 2027 and punch list items finalized by August 31, 2027. The exhibits will be located at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Gulf Coast Visitor Center in Everglades City, Florida, which is a two-story facility featuring public spaces, administrative areas, and dedicated exhibit zones. The project requires strict adherence to National Park Service accessibility standards, conservation guidelines, and specific technical specifications for audiovisual and interactive elements.