Corner Marquee Signs - LED Board Replacements

The 32nd District Agricultural Association/OC Fair & Event Center is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Corner Marquee Signs - LED Board Replacement project located in Orange County, California. The procurement involves purchasing and installing four single-face outdoor full-color LED video displays with specific technical requirements, including 6.0mm-6.66mm pixel pitch and advanced display characteristics like 9,500 NITs maximum brightness and a 3840 Hz adjustable refresh rate. Bid submissions are due electronically via WeTransfer.com to IFB@ocfair.com by February 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with a corresponding public bid opening scheduled for the same date and time. Successful bidders must possess a valid California C45 Sign Contractor license and demonstrate compliance with prevailing wage regulations under California Labor Code Section 1773. Key evaluation criteria include responsiveness, responsibility, and overall bid pricing, with the contract expected to be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder.

The procurement offers advantageous set-aside provisions, including a 5% small business preference and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive of up to 5% for qualified vendors. Bidders must provide comprehensive proof of required insurance coverage and adhere to specified technical specifications. The contract term is defined as March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, with the selected vendor responsible for removing existing LED boards and modifying sign cabinets as necessary. While no mandatory job walk is required, vendors are expected to meet rigorous technical standards, including LED displays with 160-degree horizontal and 100-degree vertical viewing angles. The successful contractor will also be required to provide a 5-year parts warranty and lifetime software upgrades for the installed LED display systems. Though specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a significant capital investment for this technology upgrade project.