Addendum No. 1 - 26P-003 Campus Directional Signage Update.pdf

To: All Prospective Bidders

From: Dr. Drewry L. Brown

Director of Procurement

Date: December 22, 2025

Subject: 26P-003 Campus Directional Signage Update (IFB)

Addendum No. 1

This addendum will clarify, add, delete, correct, or change information outlined in the

Invitation For Bid (IFB) referenced above, and shall be made a part of the solicitation.

This addendum must be included in your proposal submission. Failure to complete and submit this addendum with your proposal may result in your firm’s proposal being considered non-responsive and therefore rejected.

ADDITION to the KEY INFORMATION SUMMARY SHEET with:

2nd Walk-Thru Opportunity with

PR/M Department Representative:

January 2, 2026 (ONLY); RSVP NLT 31

December 31, 2025 directly with Ms.

Sumeeta Raj @ sraj@howardcc.edu

Procurement Office

10901 Little Patuxent Parkway

Columbia, MD 21044-3197

Phone: 443-518-1865

Fax: 443-518-4461 www.howardcc.edu/procurement

End of Key Information

Howard Community College

IFB Number: 26P-003

IFB Title: Campus Directional Signage Update

Opening Date: November 24, 2025

Closing Date: January 9, 2026, 2025

Addendum No. 1

Submitted Question and Answer

No. QUESTION ANSWSER

Please provide any drawings, specifications, and updated branding standards See p.4 of this Addendum

Are we including interior ADA signage for all buildings as well, or is the current scope limited to exterior wayfinding only?

The current scope is exterior wayfinding.

3 May we please have HCC’s Brand Book?

May we please have a brief description of all

86 signs to replace along with their dimensions?

See p.4 of this Addendum

May we please have a campus map with locations of all 86 signs?

The current RFP outlines the scope at a high level. Could you please provide more detailed clarification on the specific deliverables required? We would need exact sign orientations, quantities, locations, and full specifications in order to price the project accurately.

See p.4 of this Addendum

Is a State of Maryland license mandatory for this project, or is it acceptable to use the license of one of our qualified subcontractors?

We’d prefer a license from

Prime but will accept the license of a qualified subcontractor if performing majority of the work.

Could you please share images of the existing signs currently installed at the site?

Are there approved designs or drawings available for the new signs to be manufactured and installed? If so, please share them.

We would like to see what you come up with. Our brand guide is available.

End of Questions and Answers

See p.5-24 of this Addendum

See p.25-29 of this Addendum

See p.30 of this Addendum

IFB Title: Campus Directional Signage Update

Opening Date: November 24, 2025

Closing Date: January 9, 2026, 2025

Addendum No. 1

December 18, 2025 - Pre-Proposal Conference Attendance Sheet

First Name (Attendee)

Last Name (Attendee)

Email Address Company Name Phone

Raju Appukuttan raju@color-ad.com Color-Ad Inc 6314807868

Dustan Dustan Dustan@excelkc.com Excel sign co 2404464110

David Dresin david@strategicfactory.com Strategic Factory 4439568318

James Lerner james@gelbergsigns.com Gelberg Signs 3476016200

Rachel Mathys rmathys@gelbergsigns.com Gelberg Signs 7738122745

Dominic Young dyoung@gelberg.com Gelberg Signs 2406038187

Tidiane Sako tidiane.scr@gmail.com Sako Construction & Remodeling llc 2405006603

Taiye Akinmbomi taiye.akinmboni@tsvintl.com TSV LLV 3016132052

Sumeeta Raj sraj@howardcc.edu Howard Community College 4435184717

Patricia Veri pveri@howardcc.edu Howard Community College 4435184718

Drewry Brown Dbrown6@howardcc.edu Howard Community College 4435184448

End of Attendance Sheet

IFB Title: Campus Directional Signage Update

Opening Date: November 24, 2025

Closing Date: January 9, 2026, 2025

Addendum No. 1

HCC Campus Directional Signage Update - Specifications

The information below is provided to assist bidders in developing pricing estimates.

Certain signs appear in more than one category and, as a result, aggregate counts may exceed the approximate quantity stated in the solicitation. For bid evaluation planning purposes, bidders shall base their pricing on a total quantity of eighty-six (86) signs. Any additional signage quantities, if authorized by the College, shall be handled in accordance with the unit pricing provided in the Bid Form and shall not exceed the project’s established budget limitation.

Pedestrian Signage Types Qty Approx. Measurement

Monument 3 Double-Sided. Approximately 102”h x 36”w.

Directional 5 SignPoint with (4) Blades on (2) Levels. 4” Support Post.

Walkways 13 Double-Sided. Approximately 72”h x 36”w.

Walkway (small) 7 Double-Sided. Approximately 54”h x 24”w.

Sub-total 28

Vehicular Directional Signage

Directional (large) 17 Double-Sided. Approx 48”h x 48”w.

Directional (smaller) 5 Double-Sided. Approx 36”h x 48”w.

Sub-total 22

Destination Signage Monument 14 Double-Sided. Approximately 72”h x 36”w.

Parking 14 Double-Sided. Approximately 72”h x 36”w.

Maps 4 Double-Sided. Approx 72”h x 36”w.

Posts 20 36” x 36” x 1/8” Panels for Attachment to Existing

Light Poles. Includes Bands & Brackets. 2 Panels per

Set

Sub-total 52

Illuminated Channel Letter - Garage (Entrances)

West Garage 2 2-Part Panel, Approx 120” x 110” x 4”, Surface-Mount, (North/South) with 54” x 6” Face-Lit Letter and Approx 42” x 52”

Face-Lit Logo Panel.

East Garage 1 2-Part Panel, Approx 120” x 110” x 4”, Surface-Mount, with 54” x 6” Face-Lit Letter and Approx 36” x 32”

Face-Lit Logo Panel.

Sub-total 3

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Brand Management

The role of the Office of Public Relations and Marketing is to advance, support, and protect the reputation of Howard Community College. A critical aspect of our duty to the college is the careful management of our brand, visual identity, and voice. This includes logos, graphic standards, creative materials, print and web communications, advertising, promotions, social media, marketing, and communication plans.

Why?

Howard Community College competes with academic institutions around the state, across the country, and even on the web to attract students to our campus. In this dynamic environment is it increasingly important that we project in one compelling identity in everything we do. Our reputation drives enrollment, donations, and community engagement. As members of the college community, we have a shared responsibility to maintain a consistent, cohesive, and positive recognition of the college. This is accomplished through careful management of our brand identity.

With consistent visuals and a single voice in all communications, branding increases recognition and visibility of the college and elevates the value of a Howard Community College degree.

Who?

We all share the responsibility of managing our brand. Every communication, every piece of material, every interaction leaves an impression of who were are. Our shared values and shared investment in the college motivate us to present the college in a positive manner, and our brand is the strongest when we speak in a single voice.

The role of the Office of Public Relations and Marketing is to cultivate and promote our shared voice. Our expertise will ensure that your messages are presented in a manner that is consistent with the brand identity of the college – thereby strengthening both.

How?

We manage our brand by speaking in one voice and sharing one visual identity. Each department, program, service, and offering of the college has special characteristics that make it unique. Our goal is to promote these distinguishing characteristics within the framework of the college as a whole. In this way, we become more than the sum of our parts. The college is strong because of the reputation of our departments, programs, services, and offerings. And more importantly, our departments, programs, services, and offerings are strong because of the reputation of our college.

Howard Community College Brand Management and Marketing Services Guide

Brand Management

Definitions

Brand: The core identity of the college. This is the set of expectations and beliefs about us held by our constituents, including prospective students, parents, alumnae, and the media. Successful brands thrive because they adhere to their core identity in everything they do or create. Brand management is the constant process of aligning the impression we leave with our audience with our core identity.

Brand identity: The visuals, words, and logo used to represent our brand.

Visual identity: The colors, graphic treatments, photography, typography and images used in our materials to support the brand. It creates immediate recognition of our brand through consistent imagery that distinguishes us from the competition and communicates our values and identity.

A consistent brand identity conveys a sense of purpose, pride, and commitment to our shared mission. It unifies and strengthens the communications of our college by projecting a message of cohesiveness.

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Graphic Standards

The Howard Community College Logo

The primary Howard Community College logo consists of the shield, logo-type, and tagline. Combined in a precise configuration, these design elements work together to create a strong modern, yet collegiate image for the college. Its consistent use is essential to establish a strong identity for the college.

History

On August 2024, Howard Community College unveiled its refreshed brand, showcasing our institution’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity, academic excellence, and our continuous mission to better serve our students and enrich our community.

The updated look includes a modern logo, engaging typography, and the college’s tradi-tional colors with bright accents, aimed at capturing the essence of who we are and where we are headed. While continuing to embrace HCC’s history, mission, and vision, the re-freshed brand signals a new chapter in our journey as we meet students where they dream.

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Usage

There are four versions of the HCC logo available for use. The primary mark is the logo with the tagline “Meeting Students Where They Dream” available in flush left (a). This logo is preferred and should be used on all public materials. Horizontal and vertical versions of the logo without the tagline are also available for use on materials where the tag is not appropriate due to size, layout, or purpose – such as business cards, letterhead, corporate stationary, banners, name tags, and signage. PRM will advise on proper logo use for materials.

The tagline logo-type may not be used in isolation; however the words “meeting students where they dream” may be used in copy.

The text-only version of the logo may be used in cases where the print area is too small to allow for printing of the shield. Approval must be obtained from PRM for this use. The shield may only be used in isolation with prior approval from PRM.

Specific colors have been designated for the college logo in one-color, two-color, and full-color (a-d) combinations. Exact color codes are noted on page 13. In cases where a design uses a dark color, the logo is to be reversed out to be white.

Graphic Standards a b c

Full Color

White

Black

One-color d e

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• The logo should never be used so that the shield is smaller than 3/16” wide (c).

• Do not stretch or change the proportions of the logo (d).

• Do not use a pixilated or web version of the logo for printing (e).

• Never use the logo as part of a headline (f).

• Do not use the logo in colors other than the official college colors. (g)

• Never reverse the logo out to be a color other than white (h).

Graphic Standards

• When used with other non-HCC logos, the HCC logo must appear the same size as the 3rd party logo (a).

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PROUDLY SALUTES

LEADERSHIP

HOWARD COUNTY

• The logo should always be surrounded by blank space equal to half the width of the shield in placed logo (b).

Heigth of the word HOWARD for spacing

Division Name

Division Name c:

Division Name

Division Name Program Name

Division Name Program Name

Office Name

Office Name

Office Name

Name of Center

Name of Center

Name of Center

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A suite of secondary marks are available for academic divisions (a), offices (b), and centers

(c) for use in special cases where the division, office, or center should be clearly identified:

• In address or contact information, such as on a brochure or other marketing piece about a specific academic division offering, when the HCC primary logo is also included on the piece

• Communications that require identification of the specific center, division, or office

• Apparel or giveaway items for faculty, staff, and students

Division/Office/Center marks are NOT to be used for marketing or promotional purposes, unless the primary HCC logo appears on the same piece, and the rules listed above are observed. These logos can also be black, white or one-color following same rules as HCC main logo (pg. 8).

Graphic Standards a: b:

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Graphic Standards

Learning communities and cohorts also have distinct brand marks (a) within the HCC logo family. These marks may be used as described above, and also as a primary mark on marketing and recruitment material specifically targeting members or prospective members of these communities.

A seal like shown in the third image in column below (b) is available for all the learning communities and cohorts.

College entities that are non-academic and/or for-profit immersed in the external community may consult with PRM regarding a customized logo. The design must maintain an association with the college through the use of college name within the design, typography, or tagline.

The following are examples of approved customized logos.

a:

b:

PMS 207 C

CMYK: 23 / 100 / 76 / 18

RGB: 165 / 28 / 55

HEX: A51C37

PMS 466 C

CMYK: 23 / 30 / 61 / 1

RGB: 198 / 170 / 119

HEX: C7AA77

PMS 1595

CMYK: 0 / 59 / 100 / 5

RGB: 232 / 125 / 30

HEX: e87d1e

PMS 382

CMYK: 29 / 0 / 100 / 0

RGB: 193 / 216 / 47

HEX: c1d82f

PMS 293 CP

CMYK: 100 / 84 / 4 / 0

RGB: 26 / 73 / 155

HEX: 1A499B

PMS 7672

CMYK: 85 / 84 / 0 / 6

RGB: 68 / 68 / 149

HEX: 454495

PMS 7416

CMYK: 0 / 72 / 70 / 0

RGB: 229 / 106 / 84

HEX: e56a54

PMS 123

CMYK: 0 / 19 / 89 / 0

RGB: 255 / 199 / 44

HEX: ffc72c

PMS 3265

CMYK: 66 / 0 / 39 / 0

RGB: 0 / 199 / 177

HEX: 00c7b1

PMS 298

CMYK: 67 / 2 / 0 / 0

RGB: 65 / 182 / 230

HEX: 41b6e6

Black 60% Gray 30% Gray

PMS 7489

CMYK: 56 / 2 / 78 / 5

RGB: 116 / 170 / 80

HEX: 74aa50

PMS 284

CMYK: 55 / 19 / 0 / 0

RGB: 108 / 174 / 223

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Colors

Howard Community College’s primary colors are burgundy (PMS 207), gold (PMS 466), and blue (PMS 293). Formulas for CMYK and RGB builds for these main colors are additionally noted below.

The college also has a secondary color palette which compliments and enhances our primary brand colors. Along with the primary brand colors, these colors are the only colors available for use on college materials. When used with our primary colors, a consistent color palette helps reinforce recognition of our brand by ensuring that all of our materials look like they are part of the same family and differentiating us from our competition. Colors outside of this color palette will be used at the discretion of PRM depending on the project and audience.

Primary Colors

Secondary Colors

Typography

Howard Community College has two primary fonts. (a). When the primary fonts are not available for use, two substitute fonts have been approved (b).

When choosing from one of the primary fonts, please observe these guidelines:

Minion Pro: Because it is easy to read, Minion Pro is preferred for copy-heavy materials like letters, magazine/newsletter articles, course descriptions, and other lengthy material.

Roboto: Because of the clean lines and simplicity, Roboto is preferred for short text, bullet points, factual information (like dates, locations) and all web copy.

In some circumstances, a non-standard font will used as a design element. PRM will use non-standard fonts at their discretion depending on the project, audience, and material.

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Graphic Standards a: Primary Fonts

MINION PRO

Minion Pro – Regular Minion Pro – Regular Italic Minion Pro – Medium Minion Pro – Medium Italic Minion Pro – Semibold Minion Pro – Semibold Italic Minion Pro – Bold Minion Pro – Bold Italic

ROBOTO

Roboto – Thin Roboto – Thin Italic Roboto – Light Roboto – Light Italic Roboto – Regular Roboto – Italic Roboto – Bold Roboto – Bold Italic Roboto – Black Roboto – Black Italic b: Substitutes

TIMES NEW ROMAN

Times New Roman – Regular Times New Roman – Regular Italic Times New Roman – Bold Times New Roman – Bold Italic

ARIAL

Arial – Narrow Arial – Narrow Italic Arial - Narrow Bold Arial – Narrow Bold Italic Arial – Regular Arial – Regular Italic Arial – Bold Arial – Bold Italic Arial – Black

STYLE GUIDE

ATHLETICS LOGO

DO NOT

D U P L I C A T E

DO NOT

D U P L I C A T E

Athletics Logos

The Dragon is the official team name for Howard Community College sports teams, and the Dragon image and Dragons logo may not be used for any purpose other than for athletics team gear, uniforms, apparel, and other branded items (including fan gear and official communications from the athletics department). Image files for the Dragon will not be distributed (a).

Duncan

Duncan is the official mascot of Howard Community College (b). Duncan is available to use on materials distributed on campus, when appropriate.

Duncan will not be altered in anyway, nor will he be used as part of a logo or other mark for any group, club, program, or any other purpose without prior consultation with PRM.

All requests for use of Duncan should be directed to PRM. Image files for Duncan will not be distributed.

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Howard Community College Athletics Logo Style Guide 2024

PANTONE 207 C

CMYK 23 | 100 | 76 | 18

RGB 165 | 28 | 55

HEX #A51C37

PANTONE 466 C

CMYK 23 | 30 | 61 | 1

RGB 198 | 170 | 119

HEX #C6AA77

LIGHT GRAY 30

CMYK 0 | 0 | 0 | 30

RGB 188 | 190 | 192

HEX #BCBEC0

DARK GRAY 60

CMYK 0 | 0 | 0 | 60

RGB 99 | 100 | 102

HEX #646567

PANTONE 293 C

CMYK 100 | 84 | 4 | 0

RGB 26 | 73 | 155

HEX #1A499B

BLACK 100

CMYK 0 | 0 | 0 | 100

RGB 0 | 0 | 0

HEX #000000

LOGO COLORS

FULL LOGO

APPROVED USE ON

The logo may not be altered in any way. Full color version must be reproduced using all colors shown (see page 11 for PMS color builds and swatches). Colors may not be changed or dropped. Contact Public Relations and Marketing for graphics support.

Full color with gold outlineFull color with white outline

White Black

Gray

– Uniforms

– Training apparel

– Practice jerseys

– Spirit wear

– Equipment

– Branding for

KC building

– Backpacks

– Jackets

– Travel bags

– Helmets

– Apparel and gear for the Athletics Department

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT LOGOS

APPROVED USE ON

– Marketing and promotional materials (as specified in the Brand Management and Marketing Services Guide)

Athletics

Vertical Full color

Horizontal Full color

Horizontal Full color

Black

Black

Black

White

White

White

Athletics Athletics Athletics

ON CAMPUS LOGO VARIATIONS

Dragons HCC Flame

Dragons HCC Dragon Head

Full color

Full color

Full Color on color with white outline

Full Color on color with white outline

Black with gray fire

Black with gray dragon

Black

Black

White

White

– Home uniforms

– Jerseys only

– Home uniforms

– Jerseys only

– Shorts

– Equipment

– Shorts

– Equipment

– Sleeve print

– Spine print

– Sleeve print

– Spine print

APPROVED USE ON

APPROVED USE ON

ON CAMPUS LOGO VARIATIONS

APPROVED USE ON

APPROVED USE ON

Dragons HCC Type Only

H with Flame

Full color

Full color

Full color on color with white outline

Full Color on color with white outline

Black with gray Dragons

Black

Black

Gray

White

White

– Home uniforms

– Jerseys only

– Home equipment

– Branding for KC building

– Helmets

– Shorts

– Sleeve prints

– Shorts

– Equipment

– Sleeve print

– Spine print

Dragons HowardCC Type Only

Dragons HowardCC Flame

Full color

Full color

Full color on color with white outline

Full Color on color with white outline

Gray

Gray

Black

Black

White

White

APPROVED USE ON

APPROVED USE ON

– Away uniforms

– Jerseys only

– Away uniforms

– Jerseys only

Dragons HowardCC Dragon Head

Full color Full color on color with white outline

GrayBlack White

APPROVED USE ON – Away uniforms

– Jerseys only

OFF OR ON CAMPUS LOGO VARIATIONS

LOGOS WITH TEAM NAMES

APPROVED USE ON

– Uniforms/Jerseys

Font used for team names is ROBOTO BLACK ITALIC. Letter tracking (spacing) set to 100.

ACBDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Full color

Gray White

Black

HCC SHIELD

– Helmets

– Branding for KC building

APPROVED USE ON

White

Black

Full color

The signage and wayfinding system is intended to be scalable and adaptable as the campus continues to grow and change.For estimating and planning purposes only, the Signage and Wayfinding Master Plan utilizes existing campus maps—several years old— as a background for illustrating sample signage locations and directional messging. These maps may not reflect all current or future campus conditions and are provided solely as a reasonable reference to assist vendors in developing preliminary cost estimates.

Sample Trips are diagrammatic “journeys” provided for illustrative and estimating purposes only, translating wayfinding content, nomenclature, placement, and location criteria into representative examples.

FOR ESTIMATING PURPOSES ONLY

The maps represent a snapshot in time and should not be relied upon as final, complete, or construction-ready documents. Vendors are responsible for validating site conditions, quantities, and locations as part of their pricing methodology.

Current - Pedestrian Signage

Current - Vehicular Directional Signage

Current - Destination Signage

Current- Garage Signage

End of Specifications

Drewry Brown Stamp

IFB Title: Campus Directional Signage Update

Opening Date: November 24, 2025

Closing Date: January 9, 2026, 2025

Addendum No. 1

All other requirements in the IFB remain unchanged.

Sincerely, Dr. Drewry L. Brown Jr.

Director of Procurement

HCC

By signing this addendum, the Offeror acknowledges receipt of Addendum No. 1.

Offeror Name: ___________________________________________________________

(Print)

Signature: _______________________________________________________________

Date: __________________________