Englewood Main Street District Wayfinding Signs

Sarasota County is seeking bids for the Englewood Main Street District Wayfinding Signs project, which involves repairing 14 existing damaged signs and installing 5 new replacement signs throughout the district. The project requires a contractor to fabricate and install signs meeting Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards, including breakaway kits and aluminum covers for designated locations. Bidders must possess an active General Contractor or Building Contractor license and provide at least two references demonstrating sign fabrication and installation experience within the past seven years. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with all work and materials warranted for one year from County acceptance. Bid submissions are due by January 26, 2026, through the OpenGov electronic procurement portal, with specific details available at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov. Contractors must submit shop drawings for County approval prior to fabrication and provide a block-by-block work schedule at least two weeks in advance of installation.

The project does not have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and local or American business preferences do not apply due to anticipated grant funding. Contractors must provide a performance and payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount, with bonding companies requiring an A.M. Best rating of B+ (Very Good) for contracts under $500,000 or A- (Excellent) for contracts over $500,000. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation per Florida Statutes, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, and Business Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit. The project involves comprehensive sign design specifications, including aluminum construction with welded frames, steel support posts, and decorative palm design elements across multiple locations such as Lemon Bay Park Environmental Center, Veterans Memorial, and various public spaces. While a specific budget is not explicitly stated, the project appears to be funded through grant requirements and involves detailed technical specifications for sign fabrication and installation.