Interior Signage for Broward County Public Safety Building 2nd Floor

Broward County is soliciting bids for the manufacture, packaging, and delivery of interior signage for the Public Safety Building's 2nd Floor located at 2601 W Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, with bids due August 4, 2026. All signage must be manufactured in the United States and delivered complete, labeled, and ready for installation; Broward County will perform installation separately.

The scope comprises 74 room signs across six types: 48 Type A signs (room number and name inserts, 8.5" × 5.75"), 17 Type C signs (room number and function, 8.5" × 5.75"), 1 Type D men's restroom sign (8.5" × 9"), 1 Type E women's restroom sign (8.5" × 9"), 2 Type H unisex restroom signs (8.5" × 9"), and 5 Type I signs with room number, function, and vacant tab (8.5" × 9"). All signage must utilize TakeForm Fusion 01 or approved equal. Signs must comply with the Florida Building Code, 2010 ADA Standards, and include Grade II Braille specifications (minimum 0.025-inch hemispherical dots), Futura font typography, and 70 percent minimum light reflectance value contrast between characters and background. Mounting specifications require tactile text positioned 48–60 inches above finished floor, mounted adjacent to door latch side using VHB tape or concealed mechanical fasteners. All signage must be packaged to prevent damage during transportation and storage, delivered during normal business hours Monday–Friday, and coordinated five business days in advance with the County Project Manager. The vendor must provide a minimum five-year product warranty and replace any damaged, defective, missing, or incorrectly manufactured signs at no additional cost. The vendor must provide 30 days of free storage following manufacturing completion and submit shop drawings, finish and color samples, and full-size mock-ups for County approval prior to fabrication.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder submitting a complete bid package with all required line items; vendors must bid all line items to be considered responsive and may designate items as "No Charge" by entering $0.00. Contractors must obtain a Level 1 Florida Department of Law Enforcement background check at their own expense, submit verification at least two weeks prior to work start, and maintain required insurance including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Business Automobile Liability if using company vehicles for delivery. All insurance must be provided by carriers authorized in Florida with A.M. Best rating A- or better and financial size category class VII or greater. Broward County must be named as Additional Insured with 30 days' notice of cancellation and 10 days' notice of nonpayment cancellations required. Vendors must be currently authorized by the manufacturer as a dealer with manufacturer's warranty coverage and must extend equivalent pricing and terms to other governmental entities during the contract period. Visa credit card payment without additional fees must be accepted. The contract term is one year initial with up to two additional one-year renewal terms, not exceeding five years total. Pricing must be submitted on a firm, F.O.B. Destination basis inclusive of all handling, setup, shipping, and delivery charges.