Earl Brown Park Signs

The City of DeLand, Florida, is seeking qualified contractors through Request for Proposals (RFP-25-03) to design, permit, furnish, and install new signs for Earl Brown Park in Volusia County. The project involves replacing or modifying eight existing sign locations, including selective demolition of existing sign panels and decorative grills, creating new sign copy, and installing sign boards using moisture-resistant materials like marine plywood, aluminum, or synthetic materials. Contractors will be responsible for sign installation at various park intersections, including locations on Amelia Avenue, Hubbard Avenue, Beresford Avenue, and Woodland Boulevard. The evaluation process will score proposals based on three key criteria: price (up to 40 points), project approach (up to 30 points), and qualifications and experience (up to 30 points). A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for March 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Sanborn Events Center, with proposal submissions due by 3:00 PM on March 25, 2025. Four vendors submitted proposals: Complete Signs, i2 Visual Inc., Kenco Sign & Awning LLC, and MVB & Associates, Inc., with i2 Visual Inc. ultimately receiving the highest ranking during the Selection Committee evaluation on April 2, 2025.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract requires contractors to provide a two-year warranty on all materials and workmanship and maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability insurance, $1,000,000 in auto liability insurance, and workers' compensation coverage. The project allows for significant design flexibility, with contractors able to propose alternative materials such as laminated graphics sign panels or programmable video displays for specific locations. While a precise contract value is not definitively stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involves designing and installing signs at eight different locations, with potential variations in sign types, including some requiring new brick columns and others utilizing existing infrastructure. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will make the final award based on the best interests of the city, with pricing being just one of several considerations in the selection process.