Inde wayside project

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Northeast Region is seeking a contractor to design, develop, and produce wayside interpretive panels for Independence National Historical Park. The solicitation, numbered 140P4225Q0002, requires the design and fabrication of 19 double-sided 24"x36" aluminum wayside panels that meet specific accessibility and graphic identity standards. Offerors must submit quotes via email, including work samples, past experience documentation, and a project schedule. The evaluation will prioritize the highest-ranked samples, with successful candidates also receiving passing ratings for past experience and schedule, and demonstrating a fair and reasonable price. Questions from potential bidders were due by November 25, 2024, with the full solicitation response deadline set for December 11, 2024.

This contract is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under the NAICS category of Sign Manufacturing (339950). The period of performance extends through June 1, 2026, with a project review process allowing up to 28 calendar days per panel and a maximum of three panels under simultaneous review. The project will be located at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, PA, with a government-established travel expense budget of $8,000. Contractors must adhere to specific National Park Service guidelines, including typographic standards, intellectual property protocols, and accessibility requirements. The total project will involve creating new illustrations, developing audio description scripts, and replacing existing wayside panels to meet contemporary design and accessibility standards.