Eglin AFB Welcome Signage Design

The U.S. Air Force is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ PW 28-26) for the design of welcome signage at Eglin Air Force Base in Okaloosa County, Florida. This procurement seeks design services for over-the-road "Welcome to Eglin AFB" signs at both the East Gate and West Gate facilities, with the primary objective of increasing public awareness of entry control facilities and reducing misdirected traffic. The project requires a three-phase design approach consisting of 35% preliminary design (due 60 days after kickoff), 95% pre-final design (due 40 days after the preliminary review), and 100% final design (due 14 days after the pre-final review), with a total performance period of 120 calendar days and overall design duration of 150 calendar days. Respondents must submit qualifications electronically via OpenGov no later than 3:00 p.m. CST on February 16, 2026, with the deadline for submitting questions being February 2, 2026. A mandatory pre-SOQ conference and site visit is required for all respondents. Evaluation will be based on weighted scoring criteria: Technical Qualifications (40 points), Project Experience and References (30 points), Team Composition (10 points), Financial and Other Requirements (10 points), and Key Team Member Resumes (10 points). Qualified respondents must provide comprehensive documentation including three years of financial statements, bonding capacity evidence, OSHA safety records, project references with contact information, and resumes for key personnel, along with all required certifications such as drug-free workplace certification, conflict of interest disclosures, E-Verify compliance, debarment certifications, and anti-human trafficking affidavits. The design must comply with MUTCD, FDOT, and applicable federal and state regulations, accommodate 143 mph design wind speeds, and maintain clearance heights of 18'9" to 19' at gate pavilions.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types have been identified in the procurement documents. The project is fully federally grant-funded under Grant #23PLN65, ensuring complete funding availability for the selected contractor. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are listed in the available documentation. The specific award value or budget range for this design services contract has not been disclosed in the posted materials. The Air Force reserves the right to award the contract to the firm submitting the responsive proposal deemed most advantageous to its interests and may waive any irregularities or technicalities in proposals received, with the Air Force serving as the sole judge of the final award decision.