GRSA_WAYSIDES Design-Build

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking a design-build contractor to plan, design, fabricate, and install museum-quality wayside exhibits for Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Mosca, Colorado. The project involves creating up to twenty-eight (28) wayside exhibits, with eight potentially being duplicate exhibits, covering the Sand Sheet Interpretive Trail Loop, Dunes Parking Lot, and Pinon Flats Campground. The solicitation requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, facilities, and travel necessary for the project, with specific requirements including developing up to three tactile models, full-size illustrations, a 3D perspective map, and trailhead maps. Proposals are due by 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on May 27, 2025, with an anticipated contract period of performance ending on May 10, 2027. The contract will be awarded under NAICS code 337212 (Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category, allowing open competition among qualified contractors. The estimated project scope includes developing exhibits across multiple park locations with varying sizes (primarily 36 x 24 and 36 x 48 panels) using materials such as painted aluminum and custom adobe. The project will require detailed interpretive content development, covering topics like geological formations, ecosystem descriptions, and visitor orientation. Mounting options will include deck, in-ground, and custom installations, with exhibits located at key areas like the Visitor Center, Sand Sheet Loop Trail, and Pinon Flats Campground. The contractor will need to adhere to strict National Park Service design standards, including accessibility guidelines, typographic requirements, and intellectual property protocols. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in creating high-quality, educational wayside exhibits that enhance visitor understanding of the park's unique landscape and ecological features.