MI DETROIT RIVER IWR INTERPRETIVE EXHIBIT

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for services to design, fabricate, and install a permanent interpretive exhibit at the John Dingell Visitor Center, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge in Trenton, Michigan. The exhibit will focus on the transformation of refuge lands over the past 25 years, highlighting community engagement, stewardship, partnerships, and conservation efforts.

• Design, fabrication, and installation of a permanent interpretive exhibit.

• Exhibit content to address the transformation of refuge lands, community engagement, stewardship, partnerships, and conservation actions.

• Specific deliverables include an "Interpretive Exhibit" (Item 00010) and "Kiosk Panels" (Item 00020).

• A Statement of Work (SOW) is attached for full details.

• Offerors must include a place of manufacture statement and lead time after receipt of order.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but the document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Delivery Date: 11/01/2026

• Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 to 11/01/2026

• Offers must be submitted via email to jeremy_riva@ios.doi.gov by the closing date and time.

• Interested businesses are encouraged to submit quotations on Standard Form (SF) 1449.

• Award will be made to the Contractor whose offer conforms to requirements and offers the best value, considering ability to meet technical specifications, lead time, past performance, and price. Conformance to specifications is considered more favorable than price.

• The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest-priced offer based on best value tradeoffs.

• Offerors' initial offers should contain their best terms, as the Government intends to award without discussions.

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

• Key deadlines: Solicitation Issue Date: 06/09/2026; Offer Due Date: 06/26/2026 1700 ET.

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

• NAICS Code: 339999, Size Standard: 550.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 52.212-2 (Evaluation Factors).

• Payment will be made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• A Wage Determination for Wayne County, Michigan is attached.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act for Wayne County, Michigan. It lists various occupational classifications along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits. The document is dated May 13, 2026, with Revision No. 30.

This wage determination is crucial for any contractor bidding on or performing a service contract in Wayne County, Michigan, that is subject to the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wages and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must consult this document to accurately calculate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To design, fabricate, and install a permanent interpretive exhibit at the John Dingell Visitor Center of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge in Trenton, Michigan. The exhibit will focus on the refuge's 25-year transformation, emphasizing community engagement, stewardship, partnerships, and conservation efforts.

• Exhibit Design: Develop a comprehensive design concept, including sketches, text and graphic layouts, and color proofs. Designs must comply with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) interpretive and graphic standards, as well as ADA and Architectural Barriers Act accessibility requirements.

• Consultation: Conduct a minimum of three review meetings with refuge staff and engage community representatives. Incorporate iterative revisions and obtain final written approval before fabrication.

• Fabrication: Produce durable, large-format, wall-mounted exhibit materials suitable for indoor installation. Fabricated elements must be weather-resistant, UV-resistant, and maintain high color fidelity for long-term use in high-traffic public spaces.

• Delivery & Installation: Coordinate installation to minimize visitor interference. Complete installation by November 1, 2026. Supply all necessary labor, tools, and equipment. Leave the site clean and ready for visitor use.

• Optional CLIN (Kiosk Exhibit Panels & Banners): Design, update, manufacture, and deliver outdoor-rated exhibit panels and location banners for nine kiosk locations. This includes content development, graphic design, fabrication of metal panels (1x2 ft to 3x3 ft) and weather-resistant banners (1 ft high up to 5 ft wide), and packaging for transport.

• Interpretive content must be factually accurate, visitor-appropriate, and aligned with refuge messaging.

• Graphic elements must adhere to Service branding guidelines.

• Materials must be suitable for long-term use (minimum 10 years indoors).

• Adherence to consultation timelines and the installation deadline is required.

• The period of performance begins on contract award and concludes with successful installation and acceptance.

• All work must be completed no later than November 1, 2026.

• Installation location: John Dingell Visitor Center, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Trenton, Michigan.

• Government-Furnished Information (GFI): Includes brand and design standards, visitor center measurements, building drawings, and contact information for community partners.

• Contractor Qualifications: Requires professional experience in interpretive exhibit design, graphic design, interpretive text development, fabrication, and installation of large-scale exhibits for conservation facilities. Knowledge of relevant Service standards and ability to coordinate with stakeholders are essential.

• Acceptance Criteria: Final acceptance is contingent upon approval of all deliverables, completion of fabrication and installation per specifications, and written acceptance by refuge staff after a final walkthrough.