This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for interpretive design exhibit services for the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The project involves the planning, design, fabrication, and installation of interior exhibits at the refuge visitor center. Key requirements include developing an exhibit concept plan, ensuring accessibility (ADA compliant), using durable and maintainable materials, and adhering to a fixed budget. The project includes several line items for exhibits, a welcome counter, seating areas, murals, and rollable exhibits. The period of performance is from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 10, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 19, 2026. Technical acceptability and past performance are weighted more heavily than price.
The period of performance for this contract is from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.
Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system.
The contractor shall issue a full replacement warranty for all products and workmanship for a period of 1 year of normal wear and tear.
The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered, with technical and past performance being greater than price.
Offerors shall provide a compliance summary outlining their approach to the Statement of Work (SOW), along with relevant examples and samples of past projects of comparable magnitude.
In the event of the contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with the clause addressing racially discriminatory DEI activities, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further government contracts.
A formal site visit has been scheduled for June 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing by 7 days prior to solicitation closing at 10 AM PT.
The contractor must include the substance of the clause addressing racially discriminatory DEI activities in subcontracts at any tier, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.