Toolbox

Interpretive Idea Exchange
These samples of interpretive programs have been submitted by Corps employees nationwide to assist you in interpreting your agency's resources. These printed materials, displays, interpretive manuals, sample exhibit contracts, downloadable graphics and various other interpretive products are property of the Corps of Engineers and can be used at other Corps projects without restrictions.

• Search Exchange
• Submit to Exchange
• Outdoor Fun Book: 72 DPI (5.3 MB) or 300 DPI (16 MB)
• Interpretive Panel Choices
• Interpretation for All Populations
• Sign Material Performance Guide for Interpretive Application

  A Tool for Requesting and Evaluating Interpretive Display Proposals
  One of the best ways to purchase interpretive exhibits is to use a "Request for Proposal." The three documents below were used to request and evaluate interpretive exhibit proposals. They were used to replace exhibits at Libby Dam. They could be adapted for use at other Corps of Engineers visitor centers.

  • Exhibit Experience through the Principles of Interpretation
  • Evaluation Plan
  • Individual Bidder Worksheet

• Contract Specification Examples
  These files contain contract specifications for the design and construction of interpretive exhibits. They are an existing contract but made generic as much as possible for your use. Numerous contracts from around the Corps were looked at and the best of each was incorporated here. Although you may not need to use them verbatim, they contain valuable information concerning what you may need to include, what to be careful of and how to avoid potential problems.
  • Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs
  • Section C - Scope of Work
  • Section E - Transportation, Installation, Inspection and Acceptance
  • Section F - Deliveries and Performance
  • Section L - Instructions to Offerors
  • Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award