NIGP 80184: Signs, Message, Computerized

NIGP 80184 Signs, Message, Computerized (Item) covers the design, fabrication, installation, and removal of digital message signs, dynamic message signs, LED displays, wayfinding signage, and related electronic signage infrastructure. State and local governments use this code to procure turnkey signage solutions for parks and recreation facilities, transit stations, roadways, intersections, and public buildings—work that typically bundles design approval, material sourcing, shop drawings, field installation, and warranty obligations in single contracts or task-order arrangements. Recent solicitations show a mix of custom metal signage with environmental graphics, full-matrix and amber LED dynamic message signs, LED-enhanced directional signs, and changeable message sign system upgrades, often bundled with electrical installation, traffic signal integration, and site restoration.

Counties, cities, state transportation departments, and transit authorities actively solicit under this code, with Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation, appearing as a repeat buyer across multiple small-business Minor B procurements in 2026. County of Orange in California, Gwinnett County in Georgia, Santa Clara County in California, the City of St. Cloud in Florida, Mason County in Texas, Texas Department of Transportation, the Melbourne Airport Authority in Florida, and Sarasota County Breeze Transit have all posted opportunities in the past six months. Geographic activity concentrates in California (Caltrans districts spanning San Diego, San Bernardino, Contra Costa, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Humboldt, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and San Joaquin counties), with secondary activity in Texas, Georgia, and Florida. Representative recent work includes the County of Orange, California's IFB for custom sign fabrication and installation at 40 parks and recreation sites (responses due August 14, 2026), with a 5% local small business and DVBE preference capped at $100,000; Gwinnett County's RFP for digital signage, scoreboards, video walls, and LED displays (due August 10, 2026); Caltrans contracts for dynamic message sign controller upgrades and traffic management system element replacements across multiple counties; and the Melbourne Airport Authority's ITB for a terminal monument sign with LED display and structural installation (bids due March 10, 2026). Prevailing wage requirements, payment and performance bonds, insurance thresholds ($1 to $2 million general liability common), and ADA compliance recur across solicitations.