• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District sought a contractor to design interpretive display panels featuring topics related to Lock and Dam 7's role in the 9-foot navigation channel along the Mississippi River.
• Offers were received from 12 firms, with the selected contractor developing at least six indoor display panels and one outdoor panel addressing various U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-related topics concerning Lock 7.
• The award was made to a provider based on best value to the Government on the basis of evaluation factors stated in provision 52.212-2 and attached Notes to Offerors.
• The selection decision eliminated the two lowest-priced offers, as well as those with the highest technical ratings, thus prioritizing an offer that provided good value for money.
• Name of the firm, including company name and any relevant additional details about the NAICS code they belong to (in this case, Graphic Design Services).
• The Government's obligation under this solicitation and resulting contract depends on availability of appropriated funds.
• No legal liability for payment arising until funds are made available to Contracting Officer for acquisition and notice received is confirmed in writing by Contracting Officer.
• Right to cancel this solicitation at any time without assumption of responsibility for reimbursement of proposal preparation costs.
• The Hoover Dam Visitor Center requires labor, materials, and equipment for fabrication, shipping, and installation of complete and functioning interpretive exhibits.
• Responsibility falls on the Exhibit Contractor to design, fabricate, and install custom artifact mounts with specific requirements including measurements verification.
• The project will not proceed without a signed capability statement from eligible contractors indicating they can provide the necessary services.
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