NIGP 80182: Signs, Magnetic

NIGP 80182 Signs, Magnetic is an Item code under which state and local governments solicit design, fabrication, installation, repair, and removal of interior and exterior identification signage, including building ID signs, directional and wayfinding signs, regulatory and safety signs, monument signs, marquee signs, LED and electronic message signs, park and facility signage, ADA-compliant signage, and interpretive specialty signage. Recent solicitations show counties, cities, and school districts sourcing these services on both project and master-service-agreement bases, with work ranging from individual banners and panels to multi-site sign fabrication programs. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation departments (Collier County, Orange County, California), city recreation divisions (Altamonte Springs, Florida), school districts (Hillsborough County Public Schools), and county community resources departments, indicating broad adoption across municipal service lines. Contractors typically must hold state contractor's licenses (Florida Certified General Contractor or Specialty Contractor for Signs in Florida jurisdictions; California State Contractor's License in California), maintain current business registrations and insurance (Commercial General Liability minimum $1 million per occurrence, frequently with the issuing body named as additional insured), and comply with prevailing wage, ADA, and environmental standards where applicable. Warranty requirements span one year for labor and materials, often tied to manufacturer coverage.

Recent opportunities cluster in Florida and California. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation for Qualifications (IFQ) for county signage services (Solicitation 268684, response due November 6, 2026, pre-proposal conference October 15, 2026) seeking a pool of pre-qualified contractors for two-year terms with three optional one-year renewals, with evaluation weighted toward firm experience and capacity (45 points) and team expertise (35 points). Hillsborough County Public Schools solicited marquee sign installation proposals twice under RFPs 26369-RFP-MST and 26369-MST (proposals due September 11, 2026), structured on hourly labor rates (standard and non-standard) plus capped cost-plus-markup (15 percent maximum) for materials, with 10-point bonus consideration for utilization of HCPS-registered Small Business Enterprises. City of Altamonte Springs issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 26-072-KY, bids due June 12, 2026) for customized banners and signs on an as-needed basis across Recreation and Events divisions (historical spending approximately $110,000 over five years), with multiple-vendor award expected and fixed unit pricing plus catalog discount structure. Orange County, California (OC Community Resources) issued an IFB (IFB #0123006405CC2 and earlier iteration #3006405, bids due August 28, 2026 and May 26, 2026 respectively) for custom sign fabrication across 40-plus parks and recreation sites with three-year term renewable two years, incorporating 5 percent OCLSB and DVBE preference, prevailing wage compliance, and cooperative purchasing provisions allowing other governmental entities to use the awarded pricing.