Description
The City of Thornton is seeking a qualified contractor to design, fabricate, deliver, install, and commission a series of museum‑type exhibits for the new Thornton Fire Museum, covering historic, interactive, and educational displays about the fire department. The work includes custom casework, graphic panels, interactive touch‑screen kiosks, media systems, a fire‑extinguisher simulator, and integration of owner‑provided artifacts. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a 5 % bid bond, full performance and labor/payment bonds, and a 182‑day completion schedule after notice to proceed.
• Fabrication of exhibit structures (casework, kiosks, sliding‑glass cases, millwork) and installation of graphics, signage, and banners.
• Integration of standalone AV media (BrightSign players, touch‑screen displays, projectors, speakers, Pyrosoft fire‑extinguisher simulator) with local microSD storage.
• Coordination of owner‑supplied artifacts (helmets, uniforms, engine components) and provision of all wiring, anchoring, and finish‑grade work to museum standards.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference on 3 Sep 2026; bid submission due 22 Sep 2026; substantial completion required within 182 calendar days of Notice to Proceed.
• Bonds, insurance, and retainage requirements stipulated; vendor must provide commissioning, training, and as‑built documentation.