Nisqually RFP COMMUNITY-BASED INTERPRETIVE DESIGN SERVICES

by | May 27, 2014 | Blog, Opportunities

NisquallyTribeLogoREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL –  COMMUNITY-BASED INTERPRETIVE DESIGN SERVICES

The Nisqually Indian Tribe is seeking interpretive planning services for a community-based design process for up to six interpretive panels to be installed at the new Nisqually State Park parking lot. Nisqually State Park is located approximately 7 miles from Eatonville, WA. The final product will include fabrication-ready panel design as well as a graphic design template for future interpretive projects at the State Park.

Generally, project themes may include tribal history/resilience; seasonal round/tribal material culture; and environmental renewal/restoration (focusing on the tribe’s efforts to restore salmon and chinook runs). Nisqually State Park encompasses areas of great historical significance to the Tribe including fish camps, a prairie village, an Indian Shaker church site, and a massacre site (Moxon Massacre, 1856.) Prior, successful experience with a community-based design process is required.

 

PROJECT GOALS

  • Determine interpretive message through community-based content & design process.
  • Communicate historic & continuing tribal presence to park visitors.
  • Complete final proofs for six (estimated number) interpretive panels by December 1, 2014.
  • Develop design template for interpretive installations at Park.

PROJECT DELIVERABLES

A. NISQUALLY STATE PARK DESIGN TEMPLATE

    1. Contractor will develop three distinct conceptual design template alternatives (mock ups) for tribal review and comment.
    2. Based on tribal comment, contractor will incorporate preferred graphic design template into final interpretive panel design.

B. NISQUALLY STATE PARK INTERPRETIVE SIGNS

    1. Based on meeting and site visit with Tribal focus group, contractor will develop conceptual thematic content and narrative copy for six (estimated) 24” x 36” interpretive panels.
    2. Contractor will finalize theme statements and narrative copy for interpretive panels and will present to focus group for review and comment.
    3. Contractor will incorporate Tribal comments and selected design template into detailed design layout, and present to focus group at review meeting.
    4. Contractor is responsible for securing the use of images and/or illustrations. All design layout elements will be approved by the Tribe prior to final editing.
    5. Contractor will develop preliminary cost estimate for fabrication and installation.

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Please respond with:

  1. Description of proposed approach and timeline.
  2. Proposed project personnel and their relevant experience, particularly with community-based design. Include proposed subcontractors if any.
  3. Summary of similar recent projects (include graphics). Community-based projects preferred.
  4. Cost proposal. Assume 5 on-site meetings including 1 field visit to Nisqually State Park.
  5. Contact information for three recent clients for similar projects, including clients with community-based design projects.
  6. No more than 15 pages including attachments.

Ten hard copies must be received by Thursday, June 12 at 3:00 pm, by either U.S.P.S or courier service.

The Tribe anticipates conducting interviews with finalist firms in late June.

SUBMIT TO:

Jill Wall

Tribal Procurement Officer

RE: NISQUALLY STATE PARK

4820 She-Nah-Num Drive SE

Olympia, WA 98513

Wall.jill@nisqually-nsn.gov

QUESTIONS

Please contact Lisa Breckenridge, Parks Development Specialist, at 360-456-5221 for questions about this project.

The Nisqually Tribe reserves the right to:

  • Amend, modify, or withdraw this request
  • Require supplemental statements or information from potential vendors;
  • Extend the deadline for responses to this request
  • Accept or reject any and all proposals pursuant to this request, in whole or part;
  • Waive or correct any irregularities in proposals after prior notice to potential vendors; and
  • Negotiate with alternative potential vendors if initial contract negotiations are unsuccessful.

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