RFQ_WRS260436_Monument_Sign_-_Water_Treatment_Plant_1_-_Exhibit_D_-_Example_Sign.pdf

This is an exhibit file (Example Sign) for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the City of Ocala's Water Resources Department in Marion County, Florida, for the design and installation of a monument sign at Water Treatment Plant #1. The City seeks a permanent, professionally designed masonry and stone-facing monument sign measuring 4-6 feet tall and 6-8 feet long to serve as a wayfinding solution and brand representation at the facility located at 1808 NE 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida. The sign must incorporate the City of Ocala logo in specified Pantone colors, the plant address in Times New Roman font, and the text "City of Ocala Water Treatment Plant #1 1808 NE 36th Avenue," with illumination provided by existing ground-installed flood lights for 24-hour visibility. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is required on March 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST at the Water Treatment Plant site; attendance is required for bid eligibility. Bids are due March 26, 2026, and the project must be completed within 90 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The award will be made on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

The project budget is $10,000 to $15,000 installed on a turnkey basis, with all labor, materials, and installation provided by the contractor. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of ten years of documented experience designing and installing monument signs and provide three completed projects of similar scope. The sign must comply with Ocala Code Section 110-157 for ground signs, including maximum height of 8 feet, 25-foot side setbacks, and 32 square feet maximum sign area, with a projected lifespan of 30+ years. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automotive Liability of $1,000,000 combined limit, and Workers' Compensation per Florida statutory requirements. The solicitation includes a one-year warranty on parts and labor, and no building permit is required. No set-aside designations or incumbent vendors are identified in the procurement materials.