National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Contracting Office, Building 201, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123

R -- DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF WAYSIDE EXHIBITS SOL 1443RP814099009 DUE 031799 POC Gordon Keller, 415-561-4504 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, gordon_keller@nps.gov. Solicitation 1443RP8140-99-009, Design and Fabricate Wayside Exhibits for Muir Woods National Monument. Response due approximately 3/17/99. SIC code is 7336 and NAICS code is 541430. The National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) has identified a requirement for the design, fabrication and delivery of four (4), full color, interpretive wayside exhibits, including bases, for Muir Woods National Monument (MUWO) matching the style currently preferred by GGNRA. One panel is an upright sign measuring 36 inches wide by 54 inches tall with an orientation map and information about the Muir Woods trails. A second panel is a low profile sign measuring 42 inches wide by 24 inches deep, telling the story of William Kent and the preservation of Muir Woods. A third panel is a low profile sign measuring 42 inches wide by 24 inches deep describing the fallen tree along the MUWO trail. The fourth panel is moveable program board for use at the Visitors Center. The work on this contract includes:researching themes and writing draft text; developing original illustrations or using historic photos, as necessary; developing draft layout for park staff review; making all required corrections and changes; providing full-size color proofs for final review and approval; preparing files for digital reproduction per fabricator's specifications; produce panels using digital format, mounted on appropriate hard backing and covered with clear protective coating; provision of images (separate) and images and layout of panels (complete) on CD-ROM for the panel production and for future use by park staff; provide metal bases which conform to the design and construction of current park standard for wayside bases; delivery of panels and bases to MUWO for Government installation. The government has determined that the technical capability of the contractor is of greater importance than price in the selection of the contractor. Proposals will be evaluated subject to the following criteria listed in order of descending preference: 1) demonstrated experience in planning and designing exhibit panels and bases; 2) demonstrated experience in fabrication and installation of exhibit panels and bases; 3) local office of prime contractor located within 150 miles of GGNRA headquarters at Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA. This solicitation is Set Aside for Small Business Concerns. The National Park Service welcomes and encourages the participation of small disadvantaged and woman-owned business concerns. Solicitation documents will be available on or about 2/24/99. Request for copies of this solicitation MUST be in writing to the address contained herein. Facsimile request will be accepted at 415-561-4515 and email requests will be accepted at gordon_keller@nps.gov. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date, with no obligation to any offeror by the Government. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered. This notice is NOT a Request for Proposal. Posted 02/11/99 (W-SN297743). (0042)

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