Design and Fabrication of Parks and Recreation Signs

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking a qualified vendor to design and fabricate approximately 300 aluminum informational park signs through RFP-24-261 for its Parks and Recreation Department. The project requires developing a comprehensive branding concept that reflects the city's brand and environmental surroundings, including designs for park rules signs, informational park signs, and wayfinding/trail markers. Signs must be aluminum with a minimum .080 inch thickness, using engineer-grade reflective material, and measuring approximately 30" x 40". The procurement process has specific evaluation criteria: firm experience (15 points), creativity within the proposal (30 points), past performance (10 points), and cost proposal (20 points). Vendors must have been in the sign design and manufacturing business for at least three consecutive years and demonstrate the ability to self-perform all project aspects. The solicitation was released on September 6, 2024, with questions due by September 16, 2024, and proposals due on October 7, 2024, at 3:00 pm, to be submitted electronically through the city's online bidding system.

The RFP includes provisions for additional points for local business certifications, with 2 points available for each Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certification. These certifications could provide a competitive advantage for local or diverse businesses. The signs are expected to have a minimum outdoor durability of 7 years and must comply with ADA requirements. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in park signage branding and fabrication. The city will utilize a sample multi-year purchase agreement that allows for potential renewals and includes provisions for pricing adjustments. Vendors will be required to maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance, with the City of St. Petersburg named as an additional insured. The contract will also require a performance and payment bond to ensure compliance with all contract terms and protect the city's interests.