SAM #030ADV26R0030

Library of Congress Solicits Fabrication and Installation of Comprehensive Wayfinding Signage System

The Library of Congress is seeking a qualified contractor to fabricate, deliver, and install a comprehensive wayfinding signage system for the Thomas Jefferson Building and surrounding Capitol Hill campus. - Government Buyer: - Library of Congress, Exhibits Office, Contracts and Grants Directorate - Architect of the Capitol (for referenced standards and coordination) - Products and Services Requested: - Fabrication, delivery, and installation of a wide range of interior and exterior wayfinding signage types, including: - Miniliths, Monoliths, Poster Cases, Information Hubs, Overhead Signs, Nameplates, Dimensional Graphics, Exterior Monoliths, Exterior Banners, Welcome Gateway, Corner Title Signs, and Plaza Sculpture - Specific quantities include: 26 Miniliths, 6 Monoliths, 9 Poster Monoliths, 5 Double-sided Poster Monoliths, 3 Map Monoliths, 6 Orientation Monoliths, 80 Small Poster Cases, 9 Large Poster Cases, 7 Orientation Hubs, 1 Panel-mounted Welcome Hub, 1 Slat-mounted Welcome Hub, 2 Overhead Lunette (Vinyl), 2 Overhead Lunette (Wall-mounted Panel), 2 Overhead Lunette (Frame-mounted Panel), 3 Overhead Banners, 4 Overhead Signs, 13 Wall Directionals, 4 Wall Maps, 500 Nameplates, 3 Wall-mounted Dimensional Graphics, 5 Slat-mounted Dimensional Graphics, 2 Mesh-mounted Dimensional Graphics, 1 Panel-mounted Dimensional Graphics, 10 Exterior Poster Cases, 4 Exterior Monoliths, 24 Exterior Banners, 2 Welcome Gateways, 2 Corner Title Signs, 1 Plaza Sculpture - Services include: site visits, field measurements, shop and engineering drawings, prototyping, project management, consultation with Library staff and Architect of the Capitol, quality control, delivery, installation, punch list, operations manual, and a one-year warranty - Optional services for exterior signage mirror the base requirements - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have experience with major cultural institutions and comply with security and delivery protocols at the Library's Capitol Hill campus - Adherence to detailed design standards, prototyping, and quality control as referenced in the Architect of the Capitol's standards - Key personnel required: Principal, Project Manager, Fabrication Manager, Structural Engineer, Electrical Inspector - All signage must meet ADA accessibility standards and use specified materials (e.g., powder-coated aluminum, non-PVC vinyl, photopolymer panels) - Coordination with the Architect of the Capitol for installation and engineering approvals - Warranty period of one year for all signage, with options for additional warranty on exterior signage - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or proprietary manufacturers are named; the opportunity is open to qualified fabricators with relevant experience - Place of Performance: - All work will be performed at the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building and the broader Capitol Hill campus in Washington, DC - Coordination with the Architect of the Capitol and possible delivery to contractor's place of business for fabrication

Description

The Library of Congress Exhibits Office (EO) seeks a highly experienced sign fabricator to provide services needed to prepare, fabricate, deliver, and install wayfinding signage throughout the Thomas Jefferson building.  The contractor shall provide Wayfinding signage fabrication services for the Library of Congress.

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