REPLACE PARK ENTRANCE SIGNS

The National Park Service, Contracting Operations East, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 140P5226Q0015) for the fabrication and shipment of four identification signs for the Fort Donelson National Battlefield. This firm-fixed-price contract, under NAICS code 339950, requires design, shop drawing submittal, fabrication, and delivery of signs to replace deteriorated ones in Stewart County, TN, and Calloway County, KY. Proposals will be evaluated based on cost, technical approach, and relevant experience, requiring a registered UEI# and references. Bids are due electronically to tclark@ios.doi.gov by May 20, 2026, at 14:00 CDT. Key requirements include compliance with the Buy American Act, various federal regulations, and specific conditions for work commencement, completion (within 90 days), site administration, and electronic invoicing via the IPP system.

The Fort Donelson National Battlefield and Fort Donelson National Historic Site are undertaking projects for new park identification signs. These projects, dated June 14, 2007, August 8, 2008, and February 6, 2008, involve the design and installation of custom stone monolith signs. Each sign features a stone monolith base and Western Red Cedar panels with routed typography and a full-color arrowhead, adhering to NPS standards. The signs vary in design, including two-sided panels for general park identification and one-sided panels for specific areas like the Dover Hotel and National Cemetery, with some having blank back panels. Structural details include a painted steel post, concrete cap, CMU structure under stone veneer, and reinforced footers. These projects aim to enhance the visitor experience and clearly mark significant locations within the National Battlefield and Historic Site.

The National Park Service (NPS) seeks a contractor to fabricate and ship identification signs for Fort Donelson National Battlefield, Fort Heiman, Dover Hotel, and Fort Donelson National Cemetery. This Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines the need for replacement of deteriorated signs in Stewart County, TN, and Calloway County, KY. The contractor will be responsible for design, shop drawing submittal, fabrication, and delivery of single-sided HDPE plastic signs with routed graphics and included mounting hardware. Specific modifications are requested for the Dover Hotel sign to include “Surrender House.” The project schedule includes a conference call, shop drawing submittals, and fabrication/delivery. All communications and approvals must go through the NPS Contractor Officer’s Representative, Craig K Davis. Invoicing will be done electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP) upon completion and acceptance of work.