Weedon Island and Brooker Creek Educational Refurbishment

The contract involves a comprehensive exhibit redesign at Brooker Creek and Weedon Island centers to modernize and enhance visitor engagement. The project aims to update outdated exhibits, repair or replace broken interactive elements and décor, and improve interpretive clarity, readability, and accessibility in accordance with ADA standards. The redesign emphasizes creating an immersive, place-based experience that highlights the ecological and cultural significance of each preserve through realistic scenery, graphics, and artifacts. The exhibits will feature a mix of reused elements and new signage, with a focus on engaging a diverse audience, including children, through hands-on, low-tech interactive displays that facilitate easy understanding of scientific and historical content. Deliverable Set Five, representing 60% of the design phase, has been completed for both centers, marking significant progress in the project. The contract, valued between $500,000 and $1.5 million, is managed by Pinellas Parks and Conservation Resources under the Florida state agency. The project’s primary contact is Alex Meloy, and the initiative aims to create a compelling, educational environment that celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of the preserves. The procurement process was initiated in July 2024, with responses due by mid-August, and further project details are accessible through the designated online portal.