City of Orlando Park Signs

The City of Orlando is soliciting bids for a comprehensive park signage procurement through Invitation for Bid (IFB25-0220), seeking qualified vendors to provide, fabricate, and install various park identification and rule signs across municipal park facilities. The procurement covers multiple sign types including information signs, rule signs, yard signs, direction signs, and identification signs, with sizes ranging from 12x12 to 48x48 inches. Specific deliverables include steel-posted signs with aluminum picket frames, ACM panels featuring digital printing, and precise installation requirements following the City's Park Sign Style Guide. Bidders must submit electronic responses through the OpenGov e-procurement portal by May 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a proposed contract term of three years and potential renewal options for two additional twelve-month periods. Evaluation criteria appear to include pricing, local service facility availability, submission of required documentation such as references, certifications, and insurance documents, and compliance with local regulations including living wage policy and E-Verify work authorization verification.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, though standard municipal procurement practices often include such provisions. No incumbent vendors are directly mentioned in the documentation. The potential contract award encompasses approximately 32 line items of park signage, with pricing structured on a per-unit basis across various sign types and sizes. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the signage requirements suggests a substantial municipal investment. Vendors must demonstrate capability to adhere to strict design specifications outlined in the City of Orlando Park Sign Style Guide, which mandates specific color palettes (such as Pantone 349 for informational signs), typography using the Texta font family, and precise logo placement. Successful bidders will be required to integrate with existing municipal branding standards and provide high-quality, standardized park signage that meets the city's visual communication objectives.