IRFP 902793 Signage and Wayfinding Master Planning Services

Alameda County, California General Services Agency is requesting proposals for comprehensive signage and wayfinding master planning services for the Alco Park Garage in Oakland under IRFP 902793, with responses due October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a Small Local Emerging Business (SLEB) participation requirement that mandates non-certified SLEBs subcontract with a certified SLEB for at least 20% of the total estimated bid amount.

The scope covers assessment of existing conditions at the nine-level, 406,528-square-foot facility with 732 parking stalls; development of a comprehensive signage and wayfinding master plan; and as-needed bidding and implementation support for future fabrication and installation. Deliverables include a complete signage inventory database, Existing Conditions Assessment Report, Wayfinding Analysis and Signage Needs Assessment Report, and final Master Plan with technical specifications. Phase 1 through Phase 3 must be completed within 24 weeks of contract start (January 1, 2027), with Phase 1 capped at eight weeks, Phase 2 at six weeks, and Phase 3 at six weeks. Phases 4 and 5 are authorized only upon County written approval. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience providing signage and wayfinding master planning services of similar scope and scale.

The County intends to award a three-year contract with an option to renew for two additional years. No specific budget is disclosed. All pricing must be fixed and firm for the contract term through the Alameda County Procurement Portal, with any price declines extended to the County. Evaluation emphasizes cost (20 points), description of proposed services (25 points), experience and qualifications (25 points), project management and staffing plan (20 points), and references (10 points), with up to 5% additional points for SLEB participation. Written questions are due September 24, 2026. A vendor outreach meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2026. Vendor interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of November 1, 2026, with Board consideration for award on December 15, 2026.