RFQ_WRS260436_Monument_Sign_-_Water_Treatment_Plant_1_-_Sign_In_Sheet_Mandatory_PreBid_3.12.26.pdf

This file is a sign-in sheet for the mandatory pre-bid meeting associated with Request for Quotation WRS260436 issued by the City of Ocala's Water Resources Department for a monument sign at Water Treatment Plant #1 located in Marion County, Florida. The City of Ocala is procuring design and installation services for a permanent, professionally designed monument sign measuring 4-6 feet tall and 6-8 feet long that will serve as both a wayfinding solution and brand representation for the facility. 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 an existing ground-installed flood light. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for March 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST at the Water Treatment Plant site located at 1808 NE 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida; attendance was required for bid eligibility. Bids were due by March 26, 2026, with project completion required within 90 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The project budget is established at $10,000 to $15,000 on a turnkey, lump sum basis, with all labor, materials, and installation provided by the contractor. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all requirements, with no set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations. Prospective bidders must demonstrate a minimum of ten years of documented experience designing and installing monument signs and provide three completed projects of similar scope. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automotive Liability of $1,000,000 combined limit, and Workers' Compensation insurance per Florida statutory requirements. The project includes a one-year warranty on parts and labor, with a projected lifespan of 30+ years and weather resistance capability. No building permit is required, and the sign must comply with Ocala Code Section 110-157 for ground signs in GU zoning, including maximum height of 8 feet, 25-foot side setbacks, and 32 square feet maximum sign area.