Interior and Exterior Signage / Banners / Installation

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Interior and Exterior Signage / Banners / Installation multi-award vehicle provides comprehensive signage procurement options for public entities across Wisconsin. The contract covers a wide range of signage products and services, including interior and exterior signs, banners, billboards, signage kits, characters, and related installation services. Eligible products span various materials such as vinyl banners, aluminum composite panels, coroplast, and specialty graphics, with applications including advertising, destination, routing, and institutional branding.

The multi-award vehicle features four prime contractors: Olympus Group, Pixelwerx, Milwaukee Sign Company, and West Allis Blue, all offering competitive pricing structures typically based on cost-plus markup models. The contract is managed by UW Milwaukee and extends piggyback rights to the UW System, state agencies, and municipalities. The initial contract period runs from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, with four automatic one-year renewal options. Procurement guidelines stipulate that orders under $3,500 can be fulfilled by any contractor, while orders exceeding $3,500 require quotes from at least three contracted vendors. Markup rates vary by contractor, ranging from 18% to 40% depending on product type, with installation services priced hourly.