Marquee signage replacement

The State Fiscal Accountability Authority, Division of Procurement Services, is seeking bids on behalf of Aiken Technical College for a comprehensive marquee signage replacement project. The procurement involves three primary deliverables: a digital electronic messaging center (Impact Generation 3 Series 6mm, 400 x 700 Ultra High Resolution, full-color, double-faced, approximately 14 feet wide by 8 feet high), a static steel-reinforced cabinet sign (14 feet wide by 4 feet high) with full-color polycarbonate graphics, and base painting services. The project aims to align with the college's recent rebranding and new logo. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit was held on January 27, 2023, at the college's location in Graniteville, South Carolina. Bidders were required to submit written questions by January 27, 2023, at 4:00 PM EST, with bids due on February 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST via online submission. The evaluation criteria focus on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with unit prices required for each line item. The successful contractor must deliver all items within 4 to 6 weeks after receiving the purchase order and complete installation within 90 days of award.

Bidders must be registered as a South Carolina vendor to be eligible for the contract, with potential for resident vendor, end-product, or contractor preferences under South Carolina Code of Laws. The procurement includes specific technical requirements, such as a five-year parts warranty with ten-year parts availability, 24-hour technical support, and the ability to demonstrate equipment within 14 days of delivery. The digital display must have a minimum brightness of 5,000 NITS, and installation includes survey, engineering, and stamped drawings, as well as removal and disposal of existing signage. Nonresident contractors may be subject to South Carolina withholding tax requirements. While no specific budget amount is disclosed, the contract requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and services necessary for a comprehensive signage replacement. The award notification is scheduled for March 1, 2023, with the expectation that the selected vendor will fully integrate the new signage system to meet Aiken Technical College's rebranding objectives.