Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment required to perform the work indicated and specified by bid documents, technical specifications, and drawings. Work includes fabrication and installation of exhibit components, custom furniture, and graphic production. Exhibit components include but are not limited to: a. Decorative millwork b. Seating and other furniture c. Exhibit lighting (as indicated in drawings) d. Graphics e. Exhibit furniture, Artifact cases, and other structures 2. Prepare and submit for review for both Centers: A complete package that illustrates the full exhibit designhow it will be built, where every component is located, and how each works within the space. This package should include exhibition identification, exhibition descriptions, a database of exhibit components, measured CAD plans with content, floorplans, elevations artifact lists, measured graphic design elements and samples, draft scripts with details for audiovisual components, interactive exhibits, final text, sound and lighting specifications, production schedules and a fabrication cost estimate for both Centers. 3. Fabrication shall be to museum quality, with particular attention paid to high-quality fit and finish, durability, and ease of maintenance. For the purpose of this RFP, “museum quality” shall be defined to be in accordance with the American Association of Museum certification requirements and with defects not discernible to the human eye. All individual freestanding units must withstand 100 pounds of lateral force without tipping at five feet from the finished floor. Interactive elements must survive to use and abuse by visitors without failure and without danger to visitors. 4. Exhibit structures: fabricate all exhibit elements, including, but not limited to, cabinetry, panels, platforms, vitrines, natural and historic theming, or other elements which constitute the six basic structural elements of the space. All components must be easily serviced and repaired (particularly access audio/video equipment) by established contractors. Component construction shall allow PCR/IFAS museum staff to make repairs when possible. Component parts of each element shall be easily replaceable rather than replacing the entire exhibit. 5. Electrical and mechanical: purchase (except where noted as provided by others), fabricate, assemble, and install into exhibit structures, and thoroughly test all electrical and mechanical devices. This includes one semi-stock aquarium system. 6. Graphics: review and prepare all Owner-furnished material; scan original photographs, the final placement of text and graphics, adjustments to graphic layouts, and conversion digital files for specified imaging system output. 7. Graphic production: includes, but is not limited to, digital images, label copy plaques, vinyl graphics, photoetched or sandblasted images, and cut-out décor, figures, or letters. The exhibit Design Consultant expects to provide the bulk of the required nature images on CD, but all PCR/IFAS museum-furnished materials shall be returned to Exhibit Design Consultant unaltered and undamaged. Protection from loss and physical damage shall be the responsibility of the vendor at all times during construction and installation until acceptance of the project by the Owner.
