NIGP 80171: Signs, Fiberglass (Including Blanks)

NIGP 80171 Signs, Fiberglass (Including Blanks), an Item code, encompasses design, fabrication, manufacture, delivery, installation, repair, and replacement of a wide range of interior and exterior identification signage that state and local governments procure to support wayfinding, regulatory compliance, facility operations, and public communication. Recent solicitations show demand for monument signs, marquee signs, LED and electronic message signs, directional and wayfinding signs, building identification signs, regulatory and safety signs, park and facility signage, ADA-compliant signage, illuminated street name signs, and interpretive specialty signage. Issuing bodies span county governments, municipalities, school districts, airport authorities, and transit departments. Collier County Board of County Commissioners and Hillsborough County Public Schools appear as repeat active buyers in the recent record. Work typically involves all labor, materials, permits, inspections, site restoration, and manufacturer warranty coverage; contractors frequently must hold state or local contractor licensing (such as Florida Certified General Contractor or Specialty Contractor for Signs), carry commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance with the issuing body named as additional insured, maintain current business tax registration, and comply with E-Verify and local preference requirements where applicable.

Recent opportunities cluster heavily in Florida and Texas. Collier County issued an Invitation for Qualifications for county signage (due November 6, 2026) seeking a pre-qualified pool of contractors for design, fabrication, delivery, installation, repair, and replacement of interior and exterior identification, directional, regulatory, monument, marquee, LED, ADA-compliant, and specialty interpretive signs, with evaluation weighted toward firm experience and capacity (45 points) and specialized team expertise (35 points). Hillsborough County Public Schools released concurrent RFPs for marquee sign installation (due September 11, 2026), with proposals weighted 30 percent on qualifications and experience, 25 percent on specifications compliance, 35 percent on cost and best value, and 10 percent on utilization of certified small business enterprises. The City of Altamonte Springs, Florida solicited fixed-price bids for customized banners and signs on an as-needed basis (due June 12, 2026), spanning 22 recreation-division and 11 events-division items with historical spending of approximately $110,000 over five years. Sarasota County issued an IFB for repair and installation of wayfinding signs in the Englewood Main Street District (due September 7, 2026), funded through a disaster grant. The City of Tampa's Mobility Department sought bids for illuminated street name signs, LED lane control signs, and mast arm mounting accessories (estimated contract value approximately $75,000) with a 5 percent bid discount available for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises or Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises. Mason County, Texas posted a competitive procurement for wayfinding signage fabrication and installation (due June 4, 2026). The Lee County Port Authority solicited RFBs for overpass signage replacement and modification at Southwest Florida International Airport (due June 2, 2026), including demolition, fabrication, and installation of backlit channel lettering with LED backlighting, subject to FAA compliance and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards.