Interior Signage for UWO - Fox Cities Campus

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking bids for a comprehensive interior signage update project at its Fox Cities Campus in Menasha, Wisconsin. The procurement involves replacing 45 existing interior signs, including directional wayfinding signs, double-sided corridor flags, ceiling-mounted directional signs, and restroom signage. Specific deliverables include replacing panels with new UW Oshkosh branding, changing color schemes from red to black panels with white lettering, and updating directional information to reflect current campus departments and facilities. Bidders are required to provide two complete hard copies of their bid responses by January 24, 2020, at 2:00 PM CDT to the Campus Service Center, with site visits encouraged between January 6-24, 2020, during regular business hours. The project requires complete removal of old signage, installation of new signs, submission of shop drawings within seven calendar days of award, and completion of all work within four weeks of the issued purchase order. Contractors must submit firm prices on an itemized bid list, including all delivery, installation, packing, freight, and insurance costs, with prices remaining firm for one year from contract execution.

Minority business enterprises (MBE) and disabled veteran-owned businesses (DVB) may receive a 5% price preference if certified by the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program. Bidders must obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and certifications, and maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000. Background checks are mandatory for contractor personnel, and a minimum one-year warranty is required on all items and parts. The project includes mandatory acceptance testing within 10 days of installation, with payment processed net 30 days following University acceptance. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the signage replacement and the detailed requirements suggest a significant investment in campus infrastructure modernization. The original signage was initially ordered through Badger State Industries around 2016, though no design documentation was available. The University reserves the right to request samples within five business days of bid opening and to reject any bids that do not meet all mandatory specifications and requirements.