Campus Signage Fabrication and Installation Agreement - Preferred Supplioer

Oakland University's Facility Management is seeking a preferred supplier for campus signage fabrication and installation services through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The procurement is for a three-year contract commencing in July 2025, with potential extensions for two additional one-year periods through 2030. The scope of work encompasses a comprehensive range of signage services, including single sign replacements and complete signage installations for capital improvement projects, with specific requirements outlined in detailed sign standards manuals. Proposers must provide quotes, generate submittals, and coordinate installation timelines while adhering to strict design specifications for both current and legacy sign types. The RFP will evaluate proposals using a 100-point scoring system, with points allocated as follows: experience and qualifications (30 points), project approach and turnaround times (20 points), references (20 points), and cost (30 points). Potential proposers must submit comprehensive documentation, including organizational data, project experience, references, insurance certificates, and a detailed cost proposal. Questions for the RFP are due by June 19, 2025, with final proposals due on July 11, 2025, by 2 PM EST.

The procurement appears to be open to multiple vendors, with the potential for multiple suppliers to be awarded preferred status. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Historically, Oakland University has awarded between $17,000 and $47,000 annually for similar signage services, indicating a moderate-sized contract opportunity. The contract is identified as a prevailing wage job, with wage details to be posted by the state of Michigan. The university emphasizes that it cannot guarantee any specific volume of business to the selected vendor(s). The cost schedule provides pricing for various sign types across current and legacy categories, with no proposed rate increases for the optional two-year extension period. Proposers must comply with detailed sign standards that specify typography, color palettes, logo usage, and installation methods, ensuring a uniform visual identity across the university's campus signage system.