Colorado VSS #RFP-PMAA-20260000000000000005-2

Educational Signage Replacement Project for Colorado Parks and Wildlife

This procurement opportunity is issued by the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Division of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), for a comprehensive Educational Signage Replacement Project (ESRP) across CPW properties statewide. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Colorado Department of Natural Resources - Sub-agency: Division of Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Office: Purchasing Office, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 718, Denver, CO 80203 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEM manufacturers named; project focuses on firms with expertise in interpretive signage and outdoor recreation. - Products/Services Requested: - Educational and visitor use management signs and exhibits including: - Water safety signs - Animal and plant identification signs - Wildlife viewing kiosks - State hatcheries signage - State Wildlife Areas signage - Interior exhibits in visitor centers - Services include: - Interpretive research and writing - Design development - Production and fabrication - Installation of signage - Collaboration with accessibility advisors to ensure ADA and Universal Design compliance - Collaboration with Tribal representatives (Ute Mountain Ute, Southern Ute Tribes) on a case-by-case basis - Subcontracting options subject to CPW approval - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Development of a 10-year management plan and replacement cycle for signage - Compliance with CPW's Educational and Interpretive Signs Style Guide - Adherence to ADA and Universal Design principles - Sustainability practices incorporated in signage production and installation - Potential for multiple awards by location, allowing multiple vendors - Preference for firms knowledgeable in outdoor recreation, wildlife, nature, conservation, and cultural interpretation - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of one year starting July 1, 2026 - Up to nine optional one-year extensions, totaling a maximum 10-year duration - Prices firm through first year, with annual CPI-based adjustments thereafter - Places of Performance: - Various CPW properties across Colorado including State Parks, Wildlife Areas, hatcheries, state offices, and roadside waysides - Contracting office located in Denver, Colorado

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Education Signage Replacement Project aimed at replacing educational and visitor use management signs and exhibits statewide on Colorado Parks and Wildlife properties. The selected contractor(s) will develop a 10-year management plan, design, produce, and install signage that aligns with interpretive and accessibility standards. The contract will start July 1, 2026, with a one-year term and nine optional one-year extensions. Proposals are due by October 7, 2025, and the project involves site visits, research, design, fabrication, installation, and compliance with ADA and sustainability principles.

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