Exterior Signage

The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, through its Department of Facilities Management, is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive exterior signage design and installation project. The procurement covers design, fabrication, removal of existing signage, and installation of aluminum signage across the main campus and Barron County Campus, encompassing eight specific sign types including map signs, building signs, parking signs, pedestrian signs, pedestal signs, aluminum panels, building letters, and wayfinding signs. Bidders must have a minimum of ten years of experience providing exterior signage services and must submit three client references from comparable institutions. The bid solicitation requires detailed specifications for each sign type, including precise dimensional requirements, color specifications (using Pantone color standards), and installation guidelines. Key dates include a March 12, 2020 deadline for written questions, with responses posted by March 19, 2020, and a bid submission deadline of March 27, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. CST. The initial contract term runs from April 1, 2020, through April 2, 2021, with four potential one-year renewal options extending the maximum contract period to five years.

The procurement allows for multiple bidder awards, with the university reserving the right to select three or more contractors. Disadvantaged business enterprises have opportunities for participation, with the bidder required form (DOA-3832) allowing for minority business enterprise, disabled veteran-owned business, and work center preferences through the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program. Contractors must comply with non-discrimination and affirmative action standards, and all employees working on campus must pass background checks including Social Security trace, county-level criminal searches, and national sex offender registry checks. While no specific total contract value is disclosed, the university will pay on a Net 30 basis and requires a minimum five-year warranty on all items and parts. The contract is structured to be open to other UW System campuses, Wisconsin state agencies, and Wisconsin municipalities, providing potential expanded purchasing opportunities. Bidders must provide all-inclusive pricing that covers mounting hardware, materials, tools, equipment, permits, freight, installation, and labor, with no minimum order quantities permitted.