Architectural Signs for North Carolina Zoo

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is requesting bids on architectural signs for the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro under IFB #46-DNCR-26-2162, with bids due June 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. The department requires vendors to comply with North Carolina's Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program with a 10 percent utilization goal for diverse firms.

The scope includes fabrication, delivery, and installation of seven architectural signs: one double-sided location map carrier (72"H x 52"W x 8"D aluminum cabinet), one Komodo silhouette (38" x 23.5" aluminum plate), five traffic control signs (60"H x 20"W x 6"D), six ceiling wedge signs (42"W x 12"H x 4"D), three desert rail mounts (10.25" x 6.25"), one Giraffe deck sign (14" x 72" HDU routed panel), and one Gorilla information sign (14" x 72" HDU routed panel). Delivery and installation must be completed within 60 consecutive calendar days after award. The vendor must provide at least three customer references for similar work and financial stability certification. A 12-month warranty covering all defective parts, labor, freight, and technician travel is required. The vendor must register with the North Carolina Secretary of State prior to contract execution and obtain commercial liability insurance within five days of award.

The contract term runs from the effective date through August 31, 2026, with the state reserving the right to extend beyond that date. Bid price constitutes the total cost to the state on a Free-On-Board Destination basis to the NC Zoo Warehouse in Asheboro, including all handling, transportation, and administrative fees. Written questions are due May 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET, with responses provided by May 21 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Public bid opening is June 2, 2026 via conference call. All bids must be submitted through the Ariba Network Sourcing Tool; late bids will not be accepted.