ABN_Reception_Sign_Bid_11.2026.docx

BID SPECIFICATION

Fabrication, Delivery, and Installation of Interior Reception Sign

I. PURPOSE

The Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) seeks competitive bids from qualified sign suppliers to design, fabricate, deliver, and install one professional interior wall-mounted reception sign at its new Birmingham/Hoover satellite office. The sign shall feature either the words “Alabama Board of Nursing” together with the supplied ABN logo or the ABN logo alone, subject to ABN approval of the proposed design.

The supplier shall furnish all design work, proofs, materials, fabrication, labor, hardware, delivery, installation, equipment, cleanup, and incidental services needed for a complete, safely installed sign.

II. PROJECT LOCATION

Alabama Board of Nursing – Birmingham Satellite Office 1900 International Park Drive, Suite 100 Birmingham, AL 35243

III. SITE VISIT / REFERENCE MATERIALS

NO MANDATORY SITE VISIT IS REQUIRED. Suppliers may prepare bids using the photographs, dimensions, and other information supplied with this solicitation.

A reference photograph of the prior tenant’s reception sign and the ABN logo are included as visual references. The reference sign is not being purchased or reused.

IV. SIGN DESIGN AND MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Provide one custom, professional, non-illuminated interior reception sign suitable for mounting on an approximately 9-foot-wide wall.

Sign style: clean, contemporary brushed aluminum or brushed stainless-steel appearance, similar to the attached reference photograph. A durable equivalent material with comparable appearance may be proposed, provided it is clearly identified.

Reference sign size: 30–36 inches wide by 10–12 inches tall, with 1/4-inch material thickness. These are estimates only; the bidder may propose proportionate dimensions appropriate for the 9-foot wall.

Design option A: “ALABAMA BOARD OF NURSING” with the supplied ABN logo. Design option B: ABN logo alone. Show the proposed lettering, logo treatment, dimensions, and overall appearance.

Finish and graphics shall be professional, durable, legible, and suitable for an indoor public reception area. Supplier shall describe how the logo colors/artwork will be reproduced or incorporated.

Provide concealed stud mounting, standoffs, or a similar secure mounting method suitable for the wall construction. Describe proposed mounting method and any visible hardware.

Final artwork, materials, dimensions, finish, placement, and mounting method require ABN approval before fabrication.

V. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Prepare at least one digital design proof/mockup showing the proposed sign on a wall or elevation; identify dimensions, material, finish, attachment method, and any material substitutions.

Coordinate with ABN to confirm the selected design, final dimensions, wall conditions, and installation location before fabrication.

Fabricate and finish the approved sign and provide all required anchors, studs, templates, and mounting hardware.

Deliver the sign to the Birmingham satellite office and professionally install it, level and secure, without damage to walls, furniture, or adjacent finishes.

Remove all packaging and construction debris, clean the work area, and provide care/maintenance information upon completion.

VI. SUPPLIER RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide qualified personnel and all labor, tools, materials, access equipment, and transportation needed for the project.

Comply with applicable laws, building rules, safety requirements, and site access procedures.

Protect agency property; repair or pay for any damage caused by the supplier or subcontractors.

Coordinate delivery and installation dates with ABN; no work may begin before issuance of an approved purchase order and ABN scheduling authorization.

The prime supplier remains responsible for all work and performance.

VII. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit all bids and supporting documentation electronically through the Alabama Buys Portal by the deadline stated in the sourcing event. Email, mailed, hand-delivered, or faxed bids will not be accepted in place of an Alabama Buys submission.

Lump-sum total covering design/proof, fabrication, delivery, installation, hardware, and any other charges.

VIII. BID OPENING AND CLOSING

Opening date/time: Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Closing date/time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.

IX. BID PRICE

The bidder shall provide one total, all-inclusive fixed price for the complete project.

X. DAMAGE AND SITE PROTECTION

The supplier is responsible for protection of the reception desk, flooring, walls, furnishings, employees, visitors, and other property. Any damage or unexpected installation condition must be reported promptly to the ABN representative. All surfaces shall be left clean and free from debris.

XI. AWARD

The Board intends to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications, subject to applicable State of Alabama procurement laws, regulations, policies, and the sourcing event terms. ABN reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor irregularities when permitted, and make an award in the best interest of the State.

XII. BOARD CONTACT

Stephanie B. Harold Director of Administrative Services Alabama Board of Nursing stephanie.harold@abn.alabama.gov Questions will be answered via email only until Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM CST.

ATTACHMENT A – VISUAL REFERENCES

These images are provided as design references only.

Reference 1 – Prior tenant’s interior reception sign (brushed-metal appearance and stud-mounted style):

Reference 2 – Official Alabama Board of Nursing logo to use in the proposed design:

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