Airport Monument Sign

The City of Murfreesboro is seeking sealed bids for ITB-06-2026, a project to construct a new airport monument sign at the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport located at 1930 Memorial Boulevard. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with a single line item for complete sign installation, requiring contractors to provide all services, parts, labor, accessories, freight, and installation. The monument sign will feature a brick base with cast stone cap, an internally illuminated aluminum sign module with routed acrylic letters, a changeable letter panel, and a stainless steel plaque with the City of Murfreesboro logo. Key project specifications include constructing a 10-foot tall sign engineered to withstand 100mph wind loads, with precise technical requirements for materials and installation. The bid opening is scheduled for October 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm via Zoom, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 30, 2025, at 10:00 am at the airport. The contract requires substantial completion within 120 days from the Notice to Proceed and final completion within 30 days of substantial completion. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specified qualifications and insurance requirements.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions noted for disadvantaged enterprises in the procurement documents. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability insurance with $2,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability coverage of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits. For construction projects over $100,000, bidders must provide a Bid Bond of 5% of the bid amount and Performance and Payment Bonds of 100% of the bidder's obligations. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves a lump sum pricing model, and the City reserves the right to reject any bid. The contract includes a 5% retainage until Substantial Completion, which then reduces to 2% until final payment. Contractors will be required to maintain a 5-year manufacturer's limited warranty and adhere to specific installation and material standards outlined in the project specifications. The City of Murfreesboro is tax-exempt, though contractors must pay sales tax on materials.