This is an amendment to a solicitation for the design, illustration, fabrication, and installation of interior exhibits at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. The project includes base items for a visitor exhibit and an optional item for a welcome counter and seating area, with several other optional items for additional exhibits. The period of performance is from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. Key requirements include accessibility (ADA compliant), durability, maintainability, and adherence to a fixed budget. The contractor will be responsible for all phases from concept design to installation, including research, fabrication, and site preparation. Shop inspections are mandatory. The solicitation is unrestricted or set aside for small businesses, including women-owned, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
The period of performance is from 07/01/2026 to 12/31/2027. Fabrication and installation are expected to take 6 to 12 weeks after approved designs are sent out.
Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Specific details on payment terms are not provided in this excerpt.
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 solicitation is set aside for small businesses, including women-owned, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Specific qualification requirements are not detailed in this excerpt.
If materials provided by the contractor are defective or subject to failure, the contractor will provide corrective remedy within seven (7) calendar days from the notice. After seven (7) calendar days, the government will have such work performed at the expense of the contractor.
A site visit is mandatory for the lead designer to attain familiarity with the refuge and project requirements. A separate building prep site visit is also required.
Submission of samples for materials, finishes, and colors is required during the final design phase. Shop inspections will also involve review of work in progress and completed elements.