EPCOT Center Drive Sign Structure Replacement

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is soliciting bids for the EPCOT Center Drive Sign Structure Replacement project, which involves comprehensive signage infrastructure upgrades in Orange County, Florida. The procurement specifically targets the removal and replacement of two overhead spanning sign trusses located on north/westbound Epcot Center Drive between Buena Vista Drive and World Drive. The project's comprehensive scope includes maintenance of traffic, lane closures, detour management, erosion and sedimentation control, guardrail removal and replacement, concrete drilled shaft foundations, and installation of new overhead signs. Deliverables will encompass complete sign structure removal, replacement, and rehabilitation, with additional bid alternates covering property-wide overhead guide sign updates. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled via Microsoft Teams, with connection details provided in the solicitation (Meeting ID: 293 625 899 954, Passcode: XD6nh38P). The bid submission deadline is February 6, 2025, with electronic submissions required through the PlanetBids platform. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capabilities in sign structure engineering, traffic management, and infrastructure replacement.

The solicitation offers specific vendor preferences, including opportunities for local vendors, veteran small businesses, and businesses located in opportunity zones. While no specific set-aside percentages are explicitly detailed, the procurement indicates a commitment to supporting diverse business participation. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District utilizes the PlanetBids platform, which is available at no cost and requires vendor registration for full bid participation. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the sign structure replacement suggests a significant capital investment. Vendors must meet registration requirements, which include providing appropriate business documentation, insurance certifications, and potentially demonstrating prior experience in similar infrastructure replacement projects. The district appears to have partnerships with other governmental entities for potential future bid opportunities, suggesting potential long-term engagement for successful contractors.