Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2137568
Exhibit Evaluation & Survey Tool Development for Albany Pine Bush Preserve Discovery Center
Posted
July 28, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
2137568
NAICS
541690, 541420, 541511
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission is seeking a qualified firm to design, develop, and deploy an Exhibit Evaluation & Survey Tool for its Discovery Center exhibits. - Government Buyer: - Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, Discovery Center - Contact: Blake Hastie-Etchison, Discovery Center Manager - Products/Services Requested: - Design, testing, technical development, and deployment of a digital survey tool for exhibit evaluation - Tool must operate on iOS and Android hardware - Includes data analytics and reporting features - Compliance with COPPA and federal guidelines for research involving minors is mandatory - Project includes hardware setup, software development, and analytics integration - Notable Requirements: - Must meet Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal of 15% - Must meet Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goal of 15% - Must meet Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goal of 6% - Data minimization and guardian permission protocols required for research with minors - The Commission will provide Wi-Fi and necessary online accounts for deployment - Proposals must include cost, company info, team experience, approach, references, and compliance documentation - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified firms with relevant experience
Description
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission is seeking proposals from qualified exhibit design and fabrication firms to provide complete design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning services for a new permanent semi-aquatic turtle exhibit. The exhibit will cover approximately 50 square feet of the main exhibit area inside the Commission's Discovery Center. The project completion date is March 1, 2027, and proposals are due by September 1, 2026. The procurement includes goals for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (6%), Minority Business Enterprise (15%), and Women Business Enterprise (15%).