WI TREMPEALEAU NWR NATURE PLAY AREA SIGNS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the purchase and delivery of signs and signposts for the Nature Play Area at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge. The government is seeking the best value offer, considering technical specifications, lead time, past performance, and price. Conformance to specifications is considered more favorable than price.

• Various sizes of routed HDPE panels (e.g., 48"hx36"wx3/4", 18"hx12"wx3/4", 24"hx18"wx3/4")

• Single-sided, custom-shaped signs (8"hx26"wx.080")

• Misc. hardware

• File set up

• Directional Signs (3"x3"x132")

• Sign shipping and post shipping are also included.

• Period of Performance for sign shipping and post shipping: 06/02/2026 to 07/01/2026.

• Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• Offer Submission: Submit signed and dated offers electronically via email to jeremy_riva@ios.doi.gov by the closing date and time specified in Block 8.

• Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on the following factors, in order of importance:

  • Ability to meet technical specifications
  • Lead time after receipt of order
  • Past Performance
  • Price

• Best Value: An award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. The government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced offer based on best value tradeoffs.

• Subcontractor Disclosure: If a subcontractor is anticipated, their name must be disclosed with the quote submission to be eligible.

• This acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 339950

• Size Standard: 500

• Attachments: The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference. The Statement of Work (SOW) is attached as Attachment 1.

• Payment: Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Questions: Questions must be emailed to jeremy_riva@ios.doi.gov by the closing date and time.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To design, fabricate, and ship signs, trail posts, and bases to support recreational visitors accessing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) lands at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge.

• Fabrication and shipment of 9 HDPE signs and 16 metal directional signs.

• Includes graphic design, fabrication, shipping, and warranty.

• Sign types include place name signs, directional signs, and main map signs.

• Contractor provides all labor, material, supplies, and equipment.

• Follows FWS Sign Handbook specifications, with specific exceptions noted.

• Main Map Sign (1): 48"h x 36"w x 3/4" thick HDPE, single-sided, brown/white/brown, with 2" aluminum inserts.

• Wall Mounted Sign (1): 18"h x 12"w x 3/4" thick HDPE, single-sided, brown/white/brown, with 6.8" aluminum insert.

• Play Area Signs (4 total): 24"h x 18"w (3 signs) and 18"h x 12"w (1 sign), HDPE, single-sided, brown/white/brown, with 6.8" aluminum inserts.

• Directional Signs (16): 8"h x 26"w, single-sided, custom-shaped aluminum with direct print graphics.

• Posts: Various sizes and types including upright in-ground pedestals and wall mount angles, made of black texture powder coated aluminum.

• Hardware: Screws, nuts, washers, and L-brackets for sign attachment.

• Place of Performance: Contractor's site for fabrication. Delivery to Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, W28488 Refuge Rd, Trempealeau, WI 54661.

• Delivery Date: July 1, 2026.

• Coordination: Via telephone and virtual meeting platforms.

• Kick-off meeting, material samples, design approvals, pre-production proofs, fabrication, and final delivery.

• Final graphics files in a file sharing link.

• Contractor responsible for fabrication and delivery, not installation.

• Adherence to FWS-specific theming-based branding guidelines and user-centered design principles.

• Information security requirements for handling sensitive information.

• Warranty work must be completed.