# Clemson University Ionwave #0008172

Turnkey design, fabrication, and installation of a mobile invasive-species education exhibit

**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** 0008172
**NAICS:** 541430, 541850, 339950, 337212, 238390

Clemson University’s Department of Plant Industry seeks a turnkey contractor to create a mobile invasive-species education exhibit for an existing trailer.
- **Government buyer:** Clemson University, Department of Plant Industry (DPI); no more specific office is identified.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, manufacturers, or contractor brands are named. Clemson provides the trailer and specified exhibit content and equipment.
- **Requested exhibit:** One custom exhibit for a 7-by-14-foot enclosed trailer, designed around approximately three to four educational sections. It must include interpretive graphics, durable panels, interactive elements, space to integrate one Clemson-provided television, adaptable displays, and appropriate storage and lighting. No part numbers are specified.
- **Turnkey services:** Project management; trailer measurement and assessment; at least two concepts; visitor-flow and layout planning; renderings and graphic design; material selection and fabrication documents; fabrication; transportation and installation; final walkthrough; digital final artwork; and operations and maintenance recommendations.
- **Notable requirements:** Commercial-quality construction suitable for frequent transport and public use; materials resistant to scratching, fading, moisture, and vibration; updateable graphics and content; a minimum anticipated 10-year service life; and at least a one-year warranty for workmanship, installation, and fabricated components. Clemson supplies the trailer, generator, television, educational content, branding, logos, photographs, and reference materials.
- **Proposal expectations:** Fixed project price itemized by requested cost categories and a proposed schedule. Offerors must demonstrate at least three years of relevant exhibit experience and turnkey capabilities.
- **Performance:** One-time project; the start date and duration are not specified. The exhibit must be operational by the solicitation’s stated deadline. It is not an annual subscription.

### Description

Clemson University is seeking bids for a one-time project to design, fabricate, and install a custom educational exhibit inside an existing Clemson-owned 7-foot by 14-foot enclosed trailer. The mobile exhibit will educate the public about invasive species affecting South Carolina and promote natural resource conservation through interpretive graphics, durable structures, multimedia, and interactive elements. The contractor is responsible for planning, design, fabrication, materials, transportation, project management, and installation; completion and operation are required no later than May 15, 2027. Bidders must submit a fixed-price proposal through Clemson’s online bidding system.

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