JR Frazier Roadside Signage

Horry County Construction and Maintenance has issued a contract opportunity for comprehensive roadside signage upgrades at the James R. Frazier Community Center in Bucksport, South Carolina. The procurement seeks qualified and experienced sign contractors to perform a complete signage renovation, which includes removing existing lettering and mounting hardware, filling mounting holes with color-matched grout, installing new 6" prefinished metal white letters, mounting two 14" sandblasted county seals, and implementing a Daktronics Galaxy Series Message Display with wireless access controls and night-time dimming capabilities. The project requires contractors to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and electrical connections, with electrical work to be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with 2021 International Building Code standards. Contractors must conduct comprehensive testing of message boards, provide daily job site clean-up, and offer a minimum one-year warranty on materials and workmanship. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 7th, 2024, at 10am at the community center location, with proposal submissions due by November 28th, 2024. The owner will provide 120V electrical power within 2 feet of the sign location for contractor tie-in, and the project emphasizes professional installation and high-quality signage infrastructure improvement.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Q&A documents indicate that out-of-state contractors can submit bids, provided they verify their Horry County Business License and Certificate of Insurance at the time of award. While specific budget details are not disclosed in the provided documentation, the project involves comprehensive signage and digital display installation, suggesting a moderate investment in infrastructure improvement. The specified digital display (Daktronics Galaxy Series or approved equivalent) requires integration with existing infrastructure, including wireless access controls and night-time dimming capabilities. Contractors must demonstrate technical proficiency in sign installation, electrical work, and message board technology, with the manufacturer of the digital display required to have at least 15 years of experience producing outdoor LED displays. The project requires contractors to provide comprehensive documentation, including a 5-year parts warranty for the digital display and toll-free technical support, indicating a focus on long-term performance and reliability.