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

R -- DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF SEASONAL EXHIBIT PANELS SOL 1443RP814099014 DUE 031799 POC Gordon Keller, 415-561-4504 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, gordon_keller@nps.gov. Solicitation 1443RP8140-99-014, Design and Fabricate Seasonal Panels for Muir Woods National Monument. Responses 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 and fabrication of five (5) interpretive panels for Muir Woods National Monument (MUWO). All panels will be in full color and will identically matching the style currently in use at MUWO. Three panels measuring 30 inches wide by 34 inches deep will be created as seasonal panels, one each for Spring, Summer and Fall, and each composed of six original illustrations with associated text. One panel measuring 36 inches wide by 54 inches deep will be composed of 12 original illustrations to represent the yearly season of nature. One panel measuring 36 inches wide by 54 inches deep will be composed of 4 illustrations to accompany law enforcement messages on 4 overlay temporary/removable panels, and 12 illustrations to accompany law enforcement messages. The design work includes: research for illustrations and text; creation of original illustrations; layout and design; full color proofs for review by park staff; text and illustration editing after review; typesetting; 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. All production items, including but not limited to the illustrations, shall become the property of GGNRA. The fabrication of the five primary panels and five emergency backup panels includes proof color of printouts, production of the images in digital format on hard backing (such as aluminum) and cover panels with clear protective coating. 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 experiencein 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 businesses. 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-SN297737). (0042)

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