RP026-23 Ad2

August 18, 2023

ADDENDUM #2

RP026-23, Provision of On-Demand Fabrication and Installation of Gwinnett Trails Signage on an

Annual Contract

**THE PROPOSAL DEADLINE FOR RP026-23 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 AT

2:50 P.M. PROPOSALS SHALL BE OPENED PUBLICLY AT 3:00 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2023**

This Addendum is made part of the Proposal Documents of the above noted solicitation. Please make the following revisions to the above listed solicitation.

REVISIONS:

R1. The Cost Proposal has been revised. Please see the attached REVISED COST PROPOSAL, pages 11R-

12R. The REVISED COST PROPOSAL must be submitted with your proposal submittal in a separate sealed envelope.

R2. The attachment of the full Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet, dated September

2020, is included in this addendum. Please note: interested contractors should only use this version of the booklet, as previous versions are out of date.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

Q1. On the drawings it says Direct UV print, is this an absolute need for this project or would vinyl covering work as well?

A1. As stated the RFP, the County is willing to work with fabricators to understand the best methods to use for fabrication of our signage system, just as we did for the prototype contract; however, the County will not sacrifice the quality of the signage or diminish the intent of the designs developed. Quality of the signage should adhere to the standards defined in the RFP, which are outlined to ensure that the signage installations are durable, as unsusceptible to vandalism as possible, can withstand the weather conditions of our community, and are safe for interaction with users of all ages and abilities.

It is the County’s opinion that a vinyl covering would not adhere to our quality standards and design intent. If selected, further discussions of this fabrication can take place, but, for the purposes of this RFP, please provide your cost using methods that will maintain our quality standards and design intent.

Q2. Do we need to include drawings in our proposal for the (6) signs that have not been drawn yet, or just list our approach to how we would match the design intent, and provide a cost?

A2. For your proposal submittal, please provide a high-level approach to develop shop drawings to match the design intent and provide a corresponding cost to perform these services.

Q3. Substitutions - Do these substitutions need to be submitted within the cost proposal sealed envelope, or in the technical proposal?

A3. Please see the response to Q1 regarding fabrication method modifications and adhering to our quality standards and design intent. The County recommends providing costs using methods consistent with our quality standards and design intent; if submitting costs that differ from the methods noted in the provided shop drawings—or, materially different from these methods for the signage types that do not yet have shop drawings developed—please include details on proposed methods with the cost proposal.

Q4. Are there any existing signs that we need to review to get the sizes and designs? If so, will you please give me the locations so I am able to survey them? I specifically would like to know the difference in ‘Tier 1’ and ‘Tier 2’ for the for the Educational/Interpretive Signs and the difference in a Sculptural and Traditional Wayfinding and Directional Sign. Also need to know sizes and mounting for the Branding Banners and Emblems. (I need clarification if we are just supposed to provide pricing for design of the items above or do you expect to also have pricing for those signs? If pricing for the actual sign is to be included, we need some parameters so that our bid will be competitive. If sizes and some direction for what these (6) signs should look like are not given, then you will end up with bids all over the place.

More information is necessary for us to be able to price these (6) signs.)

A4. Six of these sign types are available for in-person review—please see the attached Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet for location details. This attachment also includes details regarding sign types shop drawing development.

The Education and Interpretive sign type has not yet had shop drawings developed—the development of shop drawings for this signage type is part of the services requested for this RFP. Conceptually, the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2 is in the size/scale of the signage, enabling the County to highlight different features and provide corresponding content based on the context of the specific situation.

The Tier 2 Sculptural Directional and Wayfinding sign type has not yet had shop drawings developed. The development of shop drawings for this signage type is part of the services requested for this RFP. The Tier 2 Traditional Directional and Wayfinding sign type does have a shop drawing, provided in the RFP.

Conceptually, the Tier 2 Sculptural Directional and Wayfinding sign type is envisioned to be used in instances where a more elevated appearance is desired; perhaps along trail segments with public art, on trail segments implemented through public/public-private partnerships, or among trail segments determined to be high-use by our community. It is envisioned that throughout the system, there will be fewer instances of the Tier 2 Sculptural Directional and Wayfinding sign type than the Tier 2 Directional and Wayfinding sign type.

For the branding banners and emblems, shop drawings have not yet been developed - the development of shop drawings for this signage type is part of the services requested for this RFP. In addition, for costs to develop the shop drawings for these sign types, the cost sheet also requires costs for the fabrication and installation of these sign types. Please base your costs on using your fabrication methods to meet the quality standards outlined in the RFP as well as the design intent drawings, which are included in the attached Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet. Note: the current intent for the emblems is to be able to be inlaid into the material of the trail or onto wall structures, as indicated in the renderings in the Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage booklet, as well as to be able to be affixed onto existing signage structures. The cost sheet does include multiple units of the development of these shop drawings to account for the different methods of affixing the emblems. For the unit cost of the emblems, please provide the cost for the most expensive application of these three identified methods for affixing emblems.

Q5. The project has no reference for the current pricing of items 9 and 10 Decorative Branding – Banners and Decorative Branding – Emblems. Please provide design specifications for these two items, so pricing matrix can be completed.

A5. Please see the response in A4.

Q6. Did Gwinnett modify the DWT1 from the original panels with 4” thick lexan?

A6. The Tier 1 Directional and Wayfinding sign type has not yet had shop drawings developed—the development of shop drawings for this signage type is part of the services requested for this RFP. There have not yet been modifications made to the design intent of this sign type.

Please also see the response to Q1 regarding fabrication method modifications and adhering to our quality standards and design intent. The County will work with vendors to understand fabrication methods and limitations while also adhering to our quality standards and design intent. The County recommends providing costs using methods consistent with our quality standards and design intent; if submitting costs that differ from the methods noted in the provided shop drawings—or, materially different from these methods for the signage types that do not yet have shop drawings developed— please include details on proposed methods with the cost proposal.

Q7. Based on the plans I have located the E1 T1 & T2 and the emblems do not provide substrate information. I am not confident that the potential bidders will have enough information to be able to provide a quote. Will you provide clarity on these sign types?

A7. E1, DWT1, DWT2-Sculptural, and emblems (as well as banners and E2) Wayfinding sign types have not yet had shop drawings developed—the development of shop drawings for these signage types is part of the services requested for this RFP. Please see the attached Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage booklet for design intent drawings of these sign types to provide cost quotes.

Q8. Will the previous vendor (United Signs) be precluded from submitting for this project?

A8. No, United Signs is permitted to submit a proposal for this project. United Signs was the selected vendor for the prototype project along the Harris Greenway; this contract is for on-demand services for the Gwinnett Trails system.

Q9. Countywide Trails Wayfinding and Signage Plan, Page 13: Is the copy first or second surface – vinyl or screenprint?

A9. Please note: we believe you are referring to a copy of the Wayfinding and Signage Standards from

February 2020—this book is outdated—as the Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet was not previously included in the RFP. This addendum includes the attachment of the full Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet, dated September 2020. Interested contractors are to only use this version of the booklet, as changes were made from previous editions.

The copy is on the exterior side of the sign, facing users. The County envisions a fabrication method similar to other sign types that have shop drawings provided in the RFP, adhering to our quality standards and design intent. For example, this sign type has been developed to have the series of panels with content on the exterior side, facing users to provide dimensionality to the signage, creating shadows for the copy to pop.

Q10. Countywide Trails Wayfinding and Signage Plan, Page 13: How is the sign attached to the base?

A10. Please note: we believe you are referring to a copy of the Wayfinding and Signage Standards from

February 2020—this book is outdated—as the Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet was not previously included in the RFP. This addendum includes the attachment of the full Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet, dated September 2020. Interested contractors are to only use

The attachment of the sign to the base is to be determined by the selected signage fabricator, through the creation of shop drawings and in coordination with the Gwinnett County Department of Community Services and the Gwinnett Trails team. Details such as these must adhere to our quality standards and design intent.

Q11. Countywide Trails Wayfinding and Signage Plan, Page 13: What are the installation requirements?

A11. Please note: we believe you are referring to a copy of the Wayfinding and Signage Standards from February 2020—this book is outdated—as the Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet was not previously included in the RFP. This addendum includes the attachment of the full Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet, dated September 2020. Interested contractors are to only use

The installation requirements of the sign will be determined by the selected signage fabricator, through the creation of shop drawings and in coordination with the Gwinnett County Department of Community Services and the Gwinnett Trails team. Details such as these must adhere to our quality standards and design intent. The shop drawings created will be developed for the typical installation of this sign type;

however, we do foresee modifications being needed to the installation of this sign type based on context/site-specific constraints and details. Modifications such as these are covered by the hourly services in Section C of the cost sheet.

Q12. Countywide Trails Wayfinding and Signage Plan, Page 13: Are you mechanically gluing ½” acrylic facade?

A12. Please note: we believe you are referring to a copy of the Wayfinding and Signage Standards from

February 2020—this book is outdated—as the Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet was not previously included in the RFP. This addendum includes the attachment of the full Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet, dated September 2020. Interested contractors are to only use

The attachment of the sign to the base is to be determined by the selected signage fabricator, through the creation of shop drawings and in coordination with the Gwinnett County Department of Community Services and the Gwinnett Trails team. Details such as these must adhere to our quality standards and design intent.

Q13. Can you provide all the fabrication details for items shown on page 19 of the Countywide Trails

Wayfinding and Signage Plan?

A13. Please note: we believe you are referring to a copy of the Wayfinding and Signage Standards from

February 2020—this book is outdated—as the Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet was not previously included in the RFP. This addendum includes the attachment of the full Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet, dated September 2020. Interested contractors are to only use

This sign type (Educational/Interpretive Tier 1 and Tier 2) has not yet had shop drawings developed—the development of shop drawings for this signage type is part of the services requested for this RFP.

Fabrication details are to be determined by the selected signage fabricator, through the creation of shop drawings and in coordination with the Gwinnett County Department of Community Services and the Gwinnett Trails team. Details such as these must adhere to our quality standards and design intent.

Q14. Can you provide all the fabrication details for items shown on page 23 of the Countywide Trails

Wayfinding and Signage Plan?

A14. Please note: we believe you are referring to a copy of the Wayfinding and Signage Standards from

February 2020—this book is outdated—as the Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet was not previously included in the RFP. This addendum includes the attachment of the full Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet, dated September 2020. Interested contractors are to only use

This sign type (Educational/Interpretive Tier 1 and Tier 2) has not yet had shop drawings developed—the development of shop drawings for this signage type is part of the services requested for this RFP.

Fabrication details are to be determined by the selected signage fabricator, through the creation of shop drawings and in coordination with the Gwinnett County Department of Community Services and the Gwinnett Trails team. Details such as these must adhere to our quality standards and design intent.

Q15. Additional questions received without a page number noted: Countywide Trails Wayfinding and Signage

Plan, Is the copy first or second surface – vinyl or screenprint? How do you attach the sign to the post and base? What are the installation requirements? Are you mechanically gluing ½” facade? What is the material shown? What size is the post? Is it rolled tube? Do you need all edges sewn and hemmed pole pockets?

A15. To streamline responses, these questions have been combined, as the response is materially the same.

Please note: we believe you are referring to a copy of the Wayfinding and Signage Standards from

February 2020—this book is outdated—as the Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet was not previously included in the RFP. This addendum includes the attachment of the full Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards booklet, dated September 2020. Interested contractors are to only use

These sign types have not yet had shop drawings developed—the development of shop drawings for these signage types is part of the services requested for this RFP. Fabrication details are to be determined by the selected signage fabricator, through the creation of shop drawings and in coordination with the Gwinnett County Department of Community Services and the Gwinnett Trails team. Details such as these must adhere to our quality standards and design intent.

This addendum should be signed in the space provided below and returned with your proposal. Failure to do so may result in your proposal being deemed non-responsive.

Company Name ___________________________________________________________________________

Authorized Representative _________________________________________________________________

Thank you, Jake Scarpone

Jake Scarpone Purchasing Associate II

Attachments:

1. Pre-Proposal Conference Sign-In Sheet

2. REVISED Cost Proposal

3. Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Standards Booklet (dated September 2020)

RP026-23 PAGE 11R

REVISED COST PROPOSAL

(to be submitted in a separate sealed envelope)

SECTION A: Purchase/Fabrication – Unit pricing to include all materials and labor necessary to furnish, deliver, and install the requested signage at various locations, unless otherwise noted.

ITEM

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1 TH - Trailhead 9 EA $ $

2 R – Roadside 9 EA $ $

DW T1 – Wayfinding and Directional – Tier 1

29 EA $ $

DW T2-S – Wayfinding and Directional - Tier 2/Sculptural

29 EA $ $

DW T2 - Wayfinding and Directional - Tier 2/Traditional

29 EA $ $

6 RR - Rules and Regulatory 9 EA $ $

7 EI T1 - Educational/Interpretive - Tier 1 13 EA $ $

8 EI T2 - Educational/Interpretive - Tier 2 13 EA $ $

9 B - Decorative Branding - Banners 30 EA $ $

10 E - Decorative Branding - Emblems 20 EA $ $

HL - Decorative Branding - Help Locator Post

50 EA $ $

MM - Decorative Branding - Decorative Mile Marker

10 EA $ $

4’ x 4’ Placard for Pictograms, Branding, and Other Similar Uses (Fabrication and Delivery Only - No Installation)

100 EA $ $

4’ x 4’ Aluminum Help Locator Placard (Fabrication and Delivery Only - No Installation)

200 EA $ $

SECTION A TOTAL $

SECTION B: Shop Drawings and Shop Drawing Revisions

1 Existing Shop Drawings Revisions 3 EA $ $

DW T1 – Wayfinding and Directional – Tier 1

1 EA $ $

DW T2-S – Wayfinding and Directional - Tier 2/Sculptural

1 EA $ $

4 EI T1 - Educational/Interpretive - Tier 1 1 EA $ $

5 EI T2 - Educational/Interpretive - Tier 2 1 EA $ $

6 B - Decorative Branding - Banners 3 EA $ $

7 E - Decorative Branding - Emblems 4 EA $ $

SECTION B TOTAL $

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REVISED COST PRPOSAL CONTINUED

(to be submitted in a separate sealed envelope)

SECTION C: Miscellaneous Services – Unit pricing for miscellaneous sign work, repairs not included in other sections, and materials mark-up

ITEM

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ANNUAL

QTY

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1 Hourly Labor Rate – One Man Crew 120 HR $ $

2 Hourly Labor Rate – Two Man Crew 120 HR $ $

Service Vehicle – Hourly rate may include, but not limited to, demolition concrete coring, lifting, and miscellaneous equipment

120 HR $ $

Hourly Labor Rate – Technical and Artistic Services

120 HR $ $

Miscellaneous Materials Mark-up for Material Not Included in Specifications (Not to Exceed 10%)

$10,000.00 % $

SECTION C TOTAL $

GRAND TOTAL (THIS TOTAL WILL BE SCORED) $

Certification of Non-Collusion in Bid Preparation

(Signature) (Date)

In compliance with the attached specifications, the undersigned offers and agrees, if this quote is accepted by the Board of Commissioners within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the date of quote opening, to furnish any or all of the items upon which prices are quoted, at the price set opposite each item, delivered to the designated point(s) within the time specified in the quote schedule. By submission of this quote, I understand that Gwinnett County uses Electronic Payments for remittance of goods and services. Vendors should select their preferred method of electronic payment upon notice of award. For more information on electronic payments, please refer to the Electronic Payment information in the instructions to bidders.

Legal Business Name

Address

Does your company currently have a location within Gwinnett County? Yes No

Representative Signature

Print Authorized Representative's Name

Telephone Number

Email Address

Contact Person __________________________________________________________________________________ (if someone other than the authorized representative listed above)

Telephone Number Email Address http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments/FinancialServices/Treasury/

SEPTEMBER 2020

WAYFINDING

SIGNAGEAND

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SIGNAGE TYPE DESCRIPTIONS

SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING SUITE OVERVIEW..........................................2-3

GENERAL GUIDELINES.........................................................................................4-7

TRAILHEAD SIGNAGE...........................................................................................8-9

ROADSIDE SIGNAGE.............................................................................................10-11

DIRECTIONAL AND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE................................................12-15

RULES AND REGULATORY SIGNAGE..............................................................16-17

EDUCATIONAL/INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE.....................................................18-19

DECORATIVE BRANDING...................................................................................20-25

TRAIL AMENITIES...................................................................................................26-27

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Marks the primary starting point of a trail facility and is the largest type in the suite. Placed at trailhead locations or regionally significant trail access points.

Tier 1 sculptural signage type located at major trail convergences, decision-making points, or intersections with information on nearby destinations and relative travel distances. Tier 2 more traditional signage type provides frequent wayfinding located throughout trail network.

Communicates information about biological, cultural, historical, or other educational assets to integrate the trail with County exhibits and Community Services. Tier 1 appropriate for larger areas and useful for explaining more detailed concepts. Tier 2 complements Tier 1 and occurs more frequently as notable features are present along trail.

Provides opportunity to advertise system or events when incorporated into existing light posts or other tall vertical structures along trail facilities.

Reinforces the branding by incorporating the logo and/ or color scheme into custom-designed assets.

Offers a variety of implementation options as a disc-shaped branding element, including inlaid or painted on horizontal or vertical surfaces.

Includes location and emergency assistance information and assists users with estimating their trip progress; will be the most frequent signage type.

Brings recognition to trail system along roadway corridors and is visible to both trail users and motorists.

Designed to communicate trail safety and rules to trail users of all ages, abilities, and language backgrounds.

Accomplished by leveraging universal pictograms. Can be grouped with educational/interpretive signage.

TRAILHEAD SIGNAGE

WAYFINDING AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE

EDUCATIONAL/INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE

TIER 1 AND TIER 2

TIER 1 AND TIER 2

BANNERS

BENCHES, TRASH RECEPTACLES, BIKE RACKS

EMBLEMS

MILE MARKERS

ROADSIDE SIGNAGE

RULES AND REGULATORY SIGNAGE

DECORATIVE BRANDING

TRAIL AMENITIES

S I G N A G E T Y P E D E S C R I P T I O N S

GWINNETT TRAILS SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING SUITE

To bring identity to and advance recognition of the Gwinnett Countywide Trails System, the County oversaw the development of a suite of wayfinding and signage types. Thirteen elements, detailed below, work together to create a complete suite for the Gwinnett Countywide Trails System, serving as a comprehensive kit of parts.

Each type functions to fulfill a specific need or purpose, while borrowing from a consistent palette of colors and materials to create an overall suite with a cohesive design and character.

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PLEASE REFER TO PICTOGRAM LIBRARY UNDER GENERAL GUIDELINES.

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DESIGN STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following details are applicable to all sign types and are foundational to composing the individual sign types for Gwinnett County’s Trail System.

Three shades of green comprise the primary palette for all designs. Grayscale colors are incorporated in design and material selections to broaden the range of acceptable color choices and complement primary colors.

Museo Sans is one of Gwinnett County’s standard typeface selections and is the fundamental typeface used for the wayfinding and signage suite. Museo San’s various weights and types offer several combinations for the design breadth of this suite.

Museo Sans 100

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 1234567890 ;:’”,.<>/?!@#$%^and*()-=_+\|

Museo Sans 500

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 1234567890 ;:’”,.<>/?!@#$%^and*()-=_+\|

Museo Sans 300

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 1234567890 ;:’”,.<>/?!@#$%^and*()-=_+\|

Museo Sans 700

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 1234567890 ;:’”,.<>/?!@#$%^and*()-=_+\|

COLOR PALETTE TYPEFACE

Primary Colors

Neutral Colors

Pantone 376 | R 128 G 188 B 46

C 55 M 3 Y 100 K 0 | HEX 80BC00

Pantone 7740 | R 52 G 143 B 65

C 80 M 20 Y 100 K 6 | HEX 348F41

Pantone 7484 | R 0 G 86 B 64

C 91 M 40 Y 79 K 37 | HEX 005640

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Pantone 000C | R 255 G 255 B 255

C 0 M 0 Y 0 K 0 | HEX FFFFFF

Pantone Cool Gray 6 | R 183 G 187 B 190

C 29 M 21 Y 20 K 0 | HEX B7BBBE

Pantone Cool Gray 8 | R 138 G 138 B 141

C 49 M 40 Y 40 K 4 | HEX 8A8A8D

Pantone Cool Gray 10 | R 122 G 125 B 130

C 4 M 2 Y 0 K 60 | HEX 7A7D82

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In general, size and placement of text should be determined by a balance of legibility from an appropriate distance that will allow adequate time for trail user action while also being commensurate with overall sign dimension. Efforts to prevent negative effects of information pollution will improve legibility and user friendliness. Additionally, the intended audience for each signage type will serve as a dimensional guidepost, depending on the speed and mode of travel for each user group.

Text size should comply with all relevant MUTCD requirements.

Sign placement should maintain a minimum of 3-foot horizontal clear zone from trail facility or roadway. Vertical clearances for signage and amenities should be at a 3-foot minimum for wayfinding and directional signage and a 10-foot vertical minimum for banners.

Gwinnett County has approved the following programmatic logo for the Gwinnett Countywide Trails System.

This logo may occur as text without the accompanying compass and kaleidoscope graphic, or as a graphic omitting the text. Allowed variations include white fill against a solid background.

LEGIBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

PLACEMENT/SETBACKS LOGOS

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The consistent use of pictogram symbols throughout the trail network plays an important role in an effective wayfinding system and is useful to communicate with users from diverse backgrounds and speaking languages. Pictograms build on the overall brand by creating a unique personality and streamlining signage appearance by reducing the amount of information displayed.

PICTOGRAM LIBRARY

Rules and Regulations

Wayfinding

Trail open sunrise to sunset

No motorized vehicles

Parking

Wayfinding arrows display the cardinal direction of destinations along trails. Pictogram/arrow arrangement is shown at 45 degree increments.

Watch your speed

No motorized scooters

Restrooms

Trash in waste containers

Slippery when wet

Retail/Food Service

No alcohol

Some trails may be strenuous or lengthy

No amplified sound without permit

No feeding waterfowl

No feeding/hunting/ trapping wildlife

No campingNo fires

Bus Transit Rail Transit

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Travel Mode Branding

Pedestrian use allowed

No pedestrian use

Bicycle use allowed

No bicycle use

Equestrian use allowed

No equestrian use

Handicap accessible

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2-way trailPractice social distance

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1. All sign panels to be vandal resistant

2. Foundation to be signed and sealed by structural engineer

3. All colors and materials are presented for design intent only. Fabricator shall create and provide samples and/ or mock-ups of all materials for final approval

4. Final artwork and shop drawings to be submitted for County review and approval prior to fabrication

5. All materials as listed unless sign is located within GDOT right-of-way, in which case sign must meet break-away requirements

6. Underground utility locations to be located and reviewed prior to finalizing sign locations

7. Final sign locations to be reviewed and approved in the field by the County prior to site work

8. Appropriate permits must be acquired from applicable governing bodies depending on location prior to commencing work

1. Trail/Multiuse Trail - Most common suffix for multimodal facilities

2. Pathway/Path - For multimodal facilities of significant length and/or prominence

3. Greenway - For facilities providing significant green scenery

4. Bikeway - Bike-only trail facilities

Basis for design includes:

The suite uses the following techniques for applying words or numbers to the sign types:

The following trail name suffixes should be used based on the details provided below.

MATERIALS

COMMON TECHNIQUES

GENERAL NOTES

TRAIL FACILITY NOMENCLATURE

Primary surfaces

Pictograms/Disc Applications

Lettering/numbering materials y Steel and/or aluminum metals y Lexan/clear acrylic panels y Colored acrylic panels y Powder-coated or painted finishes y Acrylic y Screen-printed y Vinyl

Pictogram attached to back of clear lexan to create a disc component that can be affixed to a variety of surface/ signage types. This method is specifically used for the following:

y Trailhead signage y Decorative mile markers y Help locator posts

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Trailhead signage marks the primary starting point of a trail facility. It is the largest in the signage suite, setting the design style and character for other signage types. As such, it displays both high-level and fine-grained content, suitable for trail users in-motion as well as those who wish to pause to inspect the map in greater detail.

y Trailhead signs should be located at trailheads or regional pathway access points y Consideration should be given to ensure adequate sight requirements for vehicles and trail users are maintained particularly between roadways and trailhead entry points y Signs should be located in a conspicuous location and appear readily available and visible to users entering the trail facility y A concrete pad should extend on all sides and connect to the trail to allow for viewing of the map y Trail facility name y Gwinnett Trails logo y Sponsorship entity, where applicable y Pictograms showing allowable uses of the trail y Total trail length (listed in map legend) y Surface type (as depicted by map symbology) y Map of trail: Either a trail-specific map or a park/vicinity map with the trail highlighted. The trail map should comprise approximately half of the trailhead sign

PLACEMENT CONTENT

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1’ 3”

4”

1”-thick full color acrylic sheet anchored to lexan sheet; all color panels to be two-sided and “sandwich” acrylic

1”-thick lexan sheet, clear acrylic, or equivalent

½”-thick acrylic lettering;

5” uppercase letters

Laser-cut acrylic logo anchored to color panel backing

Powder-coated metal base

Powder-coated metal post

Gwinnett Trails map panel screen printed on acrylic sheet

5” diameter pictogram applied to back of ½” thick lexan disc

FRONT ELEVATION PERSPECTIVE SIDE ELEVATION

(PARALLEL TO TRAIL)(PERPENDICULAR TO TRAIL)

IMAGES NOT TO SCALE AND FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.

PLEASE REFER TO PICTOGRAM LIBRARY UNDER GENERAL GUIDELINES.COLOR PALETTE

(FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, SEE PAGE 4)

Pantone 376P-1 Pantone 000CN-1

Pantone 7740P-2 Pantone Cool Gray 6N-2

Pantone 7484P-3 Pantone Cool Gray 8N-3

Pantone Cool Gray 10N-4

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DESIGN STANDARDS

Roadside signage serves to bring recognition to the Gwinnett Countywide Trails System by serving a billboard-type function along roadway corridors. This signage type is intended to be legible to viewers traveling at a range of speeds, from vehicular motorists to pedestrians.

y Placed along roadways that run parallel to side paths trails (typically where the trail system is visible from the roadway) y On occasion, place where a off-road trail crosses a roadway y Roadside signage should be oriented towards approaching vehicles y Care should be taken to not obstruct sight lines between the roadway and entry points or driveways y Visibility should consider both vehicular motorists and trail users as audiences y Trail facility name y Gwinnett Trails logo y Sponsorship entity, where applicable

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3’ 9”

2’

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FRONT ELEVATION

(PERPENDICULAR TO TRAIL)

Screen-printed vinyl reflective film or similar graphic material applied to metal sign panel

Gwinnett Trails logo, text only

6” uppercase letters for trail name with 2” vertical spacing between each line of text

Metal post support legs to be anchored into footing foundation below grade

Asphalt roadway (curb and gutter typical); horizontal setback at least 2’ from curb face, assuming break-away design

1”-thick metal compass and kaleidoscope with ½”-thick connectors at each cardinal direction

5’ clear zone

IMAGES NOT TO SCALE AND FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.

COLOR PALETTE

(FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, SEE PAGE 4)

Pantone 376P-1 Pantone 000CN-1

Pantone 7740P-2 Pantone Cool Gray 6N-2

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DESIGN STANDARDS

Directional and wayfinding signage reinforces the Gwinnett Trails brand and provides facility users geographic information about nearby destinations or other points of interests. Tier 1 signs occur at major trail access points, trailheads, or convergences, and act as a sculptural art piece along the trail.

y Major trail access points or trailheads y Trail convergences y Signs should be placed prior to decision-making points or intersections along trails y Sufficient distance prior to the intersection should be provided to allow for safe recognition and response to information provided y Care should be taken so that the turn/direction or up to 8 points of interest/destination options the sign refers to are obvious y Decision signs should not be placed near side or access paths that could be confused with the primary route y Trail facility name y Gwinnett Trails logo y Sponsorship entity, where applicable y Up to 8 points of interest/destination options y Distance to each destination (in miles) y Direction to each destination indicated by an arrow

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PRIORITIZATION SCALE

Limited space per sign requires a consistent approach for selecting destinations to include on signage.

Destinations should be ordered first by the category level they fall within (Level 1 listed first, Level 4 listed last), and second by the destinatino’s distance from the sign location (closest proximity listed first)

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5’ 9”

FRONT ELEVATION

(PERPENDICULAR TO TRAIL)

75% opacity color film affixed to back pane of 4” thick lexan panel

4” uppercase and lowercase lettering for destinations and mileages

4” thick full color panel

Vinyl or screen-printed Gwinnett Trails logo printed on color film affixed to front pane of lexan panel

Powder-coated metal base

4” clear lexan/acrylic with a 75% opaque film affixed to back pane of panel

½”-thick acrylic lettering with 5” uppercase letters affixed to front face of panel

IMAGES NOT TO SCALE AND FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.

COLOR PALETTE

(FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, SEE PAGE 4)

Pantone 376P-1 Pantone 000CN-1

Pantone 7740P-2 Pantone Cool Gray 6N-2

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DESIGN STANDARDS

Tier 2 directional and wayfinding signage features the same materials and information as Tier 1, except smaller in size and occurring at greater in frequencies throughout the trail system. A sculptural option and more cost-effective alternatives provide options based on trail location and available funding.

y Intermediate wayfinding intended to complement Tier 1 signage and connect a framework of locations where Tier 1 signage is placed y Trail convergences y Side path route intersections y Gaps in trail network y Trail-to-trail intersections y Trail-to-roadway intersections y Off-street and side path transitions y Trail access points (neighborhood connections) y Signs should be placed prior to decision-making points or intersections along trails y Sufficient distance prior to the intersection should be provided to allow for safe recognition and response to information provided y Care should be taken so the turn/direction or up to 3-5 points of interest/destination options the sign refers to are obvious y Decision signs should not be placed near side or access paths that could be confused with the primary route y Trail facility name y Gwinnett Trails logo y Sponsorship entity, where applicable y 3-5 points of interest/destination options y Distance to each destination (in miles) y Direction to each destination (indicated by an arrow, unless the direction is obvious by the placement of the sign) y Use prioritization scale from Tier 1 to determine points of interest to include on signage

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2’ 8” 2’ 6”

4”

5’ 8”

3’ 8”

2’ 4”

FRONT ELEVATION - SCULPTURAL FRONT ELEVATION - TRADITIONAL

(PERPENDICULAR TO TRAIL) (PERPENDICULAR TO TRAIL)

75% opacity color film affixed to back of 2” thick lexan panel

75% opacity color film affixed to back of 2” thick lexan panel

2” uppercase and lowercase lettering for destinations and mileages (vinyl or screen-printed on film)

Gwinnett Trails logo vinyl or screen-printed on film

Gwinnett Trails logo and text vinyl or screen-printed on film

½” thick acrylic lettering with 3” uppercase letters

Powder-coated metal post and base

Powder-coated metal post

4” uppercase lettering vinyl or screen-printed on color panel

3” uppercase and lowercase lettering for destinations and mileages vinyl or screen-printed on film

Full color panel

IMAGES NOT TO SCALE AND FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.

COLOR PALETTE

(FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, SEE PAGE 4)

Pantone 376P-1 Pantone 000CN-1

Pantone 7740P-2 Pantone Cool Gray 6N-2

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DESIGN STANDARDS

Regulatory signage communicates trail safety and rules to facility users. This is accomplished by leveraging universal pictograms to reach a diverse audience.

y Trail entrances y Trail parking areas y Jurisdictional boundaries where trails connect to a greater regional trail network y Signage must maintain a 3-foot minimum clearance from roadway y Signage structure may occur in groupings of two or three, where applicable, depending on location-specific needs;

in this instance, inserts with relevant trail information may be displayed including but not limited to, special event or commemorative information, temporary maintenance or construction notices, or other semi-permanent or temporary information or announcements y Signage may be anchored via foundation posts to a concrete footing or anchored to a wood guardrail y Signs to have a concrete pad in front to allow for viewing y Trail facility name y Gwinnett Trails logo y Sponsorship entity, where applicable y Pictograms with text description of rule printed beneath pictogram y The following pictograms are applicable to off-road and side path trails:

y Trail courtesy y Trails open from sunrise to sunset y No motorized vehicles y Motorized personal mobility devices permitted (caution: trails may have steep surface) y Bike and skate speeds must be controlled to prevent unsafe conditions y No fires (barbecues only in designated areas) y No littering; place animal waste in trash containers y No glass bottles or consuming alcoholic beverages y All pets must be kept on leash, kept right of center, and under control y Additionally, the following contact information:

y Call 911 for emergency help y Call 770-978-5270 for trail closure information y Report maintenance issues online at GwinnettTrails.com

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Graphics and text screen printed full color with

UV-grade inks on 110 lb. or greater paper weight

Pictograms and text arranged in grid configuration

Option to group signage panels and display additional information, where appropriate, based on location

Trail courtesy pictogram to be included on bottom left corner of insert

Relevant contact information

Metal post support legs to be anchored into footing foundation below grade

Powder-coated metal sign cabinet with operable hinged-locking cabinet accessible from rear

Lexan sheet to provide weather-protective/ waterproof casing for interchangeable color-printed insert cards

Screen-printed or applied vinyl compass graphic

Exposed steel anchor bolt hardware

FRONT ELEVATION

INSERT DETAIL

MULTI-PANEL PLACEMENT

IMAGES NOT TO SCALE AND FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.

PLEASE REFER TO PICTOGRAM LIBRARY UNDER GENERAL GUIDELINES.COLOR PALETTE

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Pantone 7740P-2 Pantone Cool Gray 6N-2

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D S y May be affiliated with short-term/temporary or long-term/permanent exhibits y Two sizes of signage are defined:

y Tier 1 is appropriate for larger areas and useful for explaining grander concepts y Tier 2 is intended to complement Tier 1 and occur in succession along a trail as notable features are present y Signage should be located in close proximity to the resource/feature it describes y Wherever possible, Tier 1 signage should be located close to other site amenities (benches, trash receptacle, and/or bike racks) y Signs to have a concrete pad in front to allow for viewing y Title/name of information to be displayed according to design detail on facing page y Gwinnett Trails logo in bottom right-side corner of insert card y Balance of graphics and text y No more than 1/3 of the display may consist of text y The remaining area must incorporate relevant graphics in a style complementary to the Gwinnett Trails brand

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E D U C AT I O N A L / I N T E R P R E T I V E S I G N A G E

DESIGN STANDARDS

Educational/interpretive signage is intended to educate users on biological elements, locations of historic/ cultural significance, or other interesting information. This sign type integrates the trail system with County exhibits and other community services.

PLACEMENT OPTIONS

Option to group signage panels and display additional information, where appropriate based on location.

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1’ 6”

4’

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TIER 1 FRONT ELEVATION

TIER 2 FRONT ELEVATION

PERSPECTIVE

Metal post support legs to be anchored into footing foundation below grade

Powder-coated metal sign cabinet with operable hinged locking cabinet accessible from rear

Lexan sheet to provide weather-protective casing for interchangeable color printed insert cards

*for ADA compliance

Exposed steel anchor bolt hardware

Graphics and text screen printed full color with UV-grade inks on 110 lb. or greater paper weight

IMAGES NOT TO SCALE AND FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. COLOR PALETTE

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D S y Banners may be affixed to vertical pole structures at a height that is visible to trail users of all ages and abilities y Banner height must adhere to accessibility clearances as well as vertical vehicle clearances at least 10 feet y Generally, a single banner will be used, but no more than two banners may be installed per light pole y Banners must occur at a regular frequency. Banners must occur at every light pole unless another decorative element is placed at every other pole at a similar height and fashion y Wherever possible, banners should occur along both sides of the roadway or trail facility y Commemorative banners should complement, but not replace, the Gwinnett Trails banner. Example applications include installing commemorative banners every other instance to call attention to a significant community event or selecting a particular radius to concentrate banners in close proximity to the physical location of a particular community resource being identified y Banners intended to be temporary in nature should have an approved commencement date and conclusion date y Trail facility name y Gwinnett Trails logo y Balance of graphics and text y Single phrases not to exceed six words in a phrase on the banner y The remaining area must incorporate relevant graphics y Sponsorship entity (if applicable) y In cases where double-sided, opposing face template shown below

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DESIGN STANDARDS

Banners are decorative elements that can be incorporated onto lighting infrastructure or other tall structures to designate the facility as a part of the Gwinnett Countywide Trails System and communicate/ celebrate community events or other significant information.

PRIMARY PANEL OPPOSING FACE

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y Trail facility name y Gwinnett Trails logo y Balance of graphics and text y Single phrases not to exceed six words in a phrase on the banner y The remaining area must incorporate relevant graphics y Sponsorship entity (if applicable) y In cases where double-sided, opposing face template shown below

CONTENT

3’

10’

1’ 6”

Kaleidoscope at 60% opacity

Gwinnett Trails logo and text screen printed full color with UV-grade inks

Banner to be fabricated with pole pockets for hanging on post rods

Banner material to be matte vinyl (18 oz. or better) with double-sided printing

OPPOSING FACE

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D S y Emblems can be located either along a segment or incorporated into wayfinding amenities of partner organizations to designate the segment as part of the County’s system y Emblems may be either affixed to pole signage, inlaid/painted on the trail surface, or inlaid/painted on vertical hardscape associated with the facility y If inlaid/painted on the trail surface, the center of the emblem should be located on the centerline of the trail width y Emblems should occur within the first 100-feet of a trailhead/trail facility entrance or major access point; the total quantity of emblems per facility is to be determined based on the trail’s frequency of usage, regional significance, and sponsoring entity y Emblem placement should be a coordinated effort to ensure branding is equitably spread along the entire trail facility while avoiding visual clutter by locating too many elements in one single area y Outer Ring y Top: Trail name y Bottom: Partnership/sponsorship entity (if applicable) y Depending on sponsorship entity’s logo/branding design, emblem may be metal or full-color design y Inner Ring y “Part of the Gwinnett Trails System” as pictured on facing page y Center y Gwinnett Trails logo

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D E C O R AT I V E B R A N D I N G - E M B L E M S

DESIGN STANDARDS

Emblems are a unifying feature that designate the segment to be a part of the Gwinnett…