Signage Project for Garnet Hill Recreation Area

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region seeks professional content development, fabrication, and delivery of interpretive and informational signage and pedestal structures for the Garnet Hill Recreation Area, with quotes due October 30, 2026. The procurement is 100% set-aside for Total Small Business.

Place of performance is the BLM-NV Ely Field Office, 702 N Industrial Way, HC33 Box 33500, Ely, Nevada 89301-9408. The project encompasses design, fabrication, and installation of multiple signage components for public education on natural and cultural resources, safety, general rules and regulations, fee-site instructions, and maps of the rockhounding area and trail systems. The NAICS code is 541430, Graphic Design Services, with a $9 million size standard. The PSC code is 9905, Signs, Advertising Displays, and Identification Plates.

Period of performance runs from January 4, 2027 to October 4, 2027. All signage must meet durability standards suitable for outdoor recreation environments, comply with accessibility requirements, and align with BLM branding and communication guidelines. The contractor is responsible for design development, materials selection, fabrication quality assurance, installation coordination, and final acceptance procedures.

Quotes must be submitted electronically in two separate parts: Technical and Past Performance information without pricing, and Price information on completed Standard Form 1449. Evaluation uses a best value, trade-off approach; technical capability and relevant experience (minimum 3 recent projects within the past 5 years) combined are significantly more important than price. All costs associated with project completion must be included in pricing. Payment is made electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply. Questions should be directed to Matthew Merritt, Contracting Officer, at Matthew_Merritt@ios.doi.gov or 775-861-6742.