Chicago DMV signage

The Illinois Secretary of State awarded a $11,200 contract to Smart Innovations LLC for signage procurement and installation at two Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) facilities located in Chicago, Illinois. Specifically, the contract requires the vendor to manufacture and install custom plastic lettering for building dedications at two locations: 5401 N Elston Avenue and 9901 S Martin Luther King Drive. The signage involves two distinct sets of letters: one set featuring 14-inch tall letters spelling out "ROGER P. MCAULIFFE" and "CHARLES CHEW", and another set of 12-inch tall letters designating the "Illinois DMV Facility".

The contract, identified as Open Market Small Purchase 26-350SOS-PHYSE-P-86927, runs from the award date of September 25, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The lettering specifications mandate a color closest to Kensington Blue, with required UV and ColorFast features. The procurement includes four total sets of letters: two 14-inch sets for facility dedications and two 12-inch sets for facility identification. The letters will be mounted directly on building exteriors, with precise size and color specifications detailed in the accompanying government documentation. The contract represents a targeted signage solution for enhancing facility identification and recognition across two Chicago DMV locations.