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This is a Request for Proposal from Walton County, Florida, for the fabrication, permitting, and installation of gateway monument-style entrance signs at six locations throughout the county. The project encompasses the removal and/or relocation of existing signage at five of the six designated locations, new foundation and site preparation at the SR 20 West location, and comprehensive permitting through the Florida Department of Transportation and Walton County, with compliance required for Scenic Corridor regulations along US 98. The scope of work and design reference package are detailed in Attachment C. The contract duration is one hundred eighty (180) days to substantial completion, with an additional fifteen (15) days allocated for punch list completion. The RFP was released on April 11, 2025, with proposals due by May 12, 2025, at 10:00 am. The initial contract term runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential for up to four one-year renewal options.

The pricing structure requires comprehensive unit-based rates for all fabrication, permitting, installation, and associated labor costs. Bidders must be registered with the Florida Division of Corporations and hold appropriate state licensure, with mandatory E-Verify compliance. Contractors capable of securing performance bonds for projects estimated at $150,000 or more will be preferred. Evaluation criteria assess proposals based on qualifications and experience of key personnel (25%), proven experience and expertise (30%), outsourcing and subcontractor capabilities (15%), additional information and availability (15%), and cost of services (15%). While a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the signage project and multi-year renewal potential suggest a substantial contract value. No incumbent vendors or specific set-asides are identified in the solicitation materials.