Digital marquee signage solution

Lander University, through the State Fiscal Accountability Authority's Division of Procurement Services, is seeking a comprehensive digital marquee signage solution for its campus. The procurement involves the acquisition of five digital displays: one 8-foot by 16-foot two-sided display and four 4-foot by 8-foot two-sided displays, designed to operate 24/7 in all-weather conditions without overhead coverage. These displays must feature advanced technological capabilities, including wireless content uploads, remote monitoring with automatic alerts, automatic photocell dimming, quadrant division functionality, and seamless integration with existing systems like Dyna Sign, Visix, or Carousel. Proposals are to include detailed technical specifications, warranty terms, service response timeframes, software licensing, implementation plans, and data security measures. The solicitation requires offerors to submit one electronic technical proposal, one electronic business proposal, and redacted copies, along with three client references from organizations with comparable outdoor signage installations. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical merit, business proposal terms, and offeror qualifications, with potential demonstration requirements for responsive bidders. Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on June 14, 2021, proposal submissions due by July 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM, and an anticipated award announcement on August 30, 2021.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Offerors must be single, distinct legal entities with clear identification of their corporate structure and state of incorporation. The solicitation indicates that state preferences do not apply under South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code Section 11-35-1524(e)(5). While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the university requires compatibility with existing signage management systems. The contract is structured as a one-time equipment purchase with included software support, requiring 24-hour technical assistance availability. Pricing must remain fixed for the contract duration, with delivery required within 30 days of purchase order receipt. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements suggest a significant investment in advanced digital signage technology. The university will retain ownership of all system-associated data, with contractors prohibited from using the data except to serve Lander University's specific needs.