Community Space Signs

The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the procurement of community space signs for the Downtown Interchange project in Hillsborough County, Florida. The procurement involves the fabrication and delivery of outdoor-grade, digitally printed signs measuring 18 inches wide by 24 inches high, featuring UV-resistant anti-graffiti film mounted on 0.080 heavy gauge aluminum with solid black backs printed in Parks and Recreation beige (Oyster White RAL 1013) and black (Jet Black RAL 9005) colors, with anti-graffiti coating applied to both sides. The RFQ includes four line items totaling 34 signs: six court rules signs, ten dog park rules signs, nine park rules signs, and nine service animals signs, all of which will be installed in three new community spaces currently under construction. Qualified vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality proofs prior to manufacture, coordinate with City-supplied PDF design files, and ensure all materials are shipped FOB Destination with shipping, handling, and freight charges included in the quote price. Quotes must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system no later than April 27, 2026, with quote prices remaining valid for a minimum of sixty days. All vendors are required to submit proof of insurance prior to award and comply with Florida Public Records Law, the City of Tampa Ethics Code, non-discrimination requirements, and E-Verify employment verification. The City reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total, with bidders required to quote all items to be considered for aggregate award, and maintains discretion to cancel or reject quotes, adjust quantities, or add or delete items when deemed in the City's best interest.

The RFQ documentation does not identify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted vendor categories, indicating this procurement is open to all qualified vendors meeting the specified requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The specifications do not indicate integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology systems beyond standard manufacturing and delivery capabilities. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, and no minimum or maximum purchase quantities are guaranteed by the City. Vendors should anticipate payment approximately thirty days after receipt and acceptance of materials, correct invoices, and required subcontractor documentation. The relatively short solicitation period from April 21 to April 27, 2026, suggests an expedited procurement timeline to support the completion of the three new community spaces as part of the Downtown Interchange development project.