Karrh Theater Marquee

Douglas County, Georgia is seeking a manufacturer to design, fabricate, and install a new marquee for the Karrh Theater through a request for qualifications (RFQ) process. The procurement opportunity requires a specialized vendor capable of developing comprehensive marquee signage based on existing schematic designs, with full responsibility for manufacturing all components including light framing, sheet metal, lighting, video boards, rope LEDs, lettering, and finishing through painting or powder coating. The selected manufacturer must coordinate with the owner's structural engineer, Saussy Engineering, to design appropriate steel support structures and facilitate installation. The proposal is due on April 25, 2025, with the initial posting made on March 24, 2025. The manufacturer will be expected to deliver and install a complete, functional marquee product that meets the owner's specifications, with the understanding that the owner may separately contract additional subcontractors for steel support, electrical power, roofing, and gutter modifications.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be open to commercial signage manufacturers with specialized expertise in large, ornate, illuminated marquee systems. The contract does not specify a precise budget range, though the complexity of the project suggests a substantial investment in custom signage design and fabrication. The owner anticipates that the total project will require coordination between multiple contractors, including the marquee manufacturer, a structural steel subcontractor, electrical installer, and potentially roofing professionals. The procurement is specifically focused on Douglas County's theater infrastructure improvement, indicating a localized public investment in cultural facility enhancement. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are mentioned in the available documentation, suggesting this is likely a new installation rather than a replacement or upgrade of an existing marquee system.