Marquee Signs Installation and Repairs

Dallas Independent School District (DISD) is seeking proposals for Marquee Signs Installation and Repairs through a district-wide, as-needed contract opportunity. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive marquee sign services, including complete new signage installation, electronic signage with LED reader boards, and corrective repair services across district facilities. Key deliverables include installing 5'-0" x 10'-0" illuminated marquees with polycarbonate faces, school names, messaging capabilities, lettering sets, and telescopic poles. Work must be performed after school hours on weekdays and coordinated with campus schedules during non-school periods, with project commencement within five days of purchase order issuance. The contract term is structured as an initial three-year agreement with two successive one-year renewal options, not exceeding five years total. Evaluation criteria will include purchase price, vendor reputation, quality of goods and services, extent of meeting district needs, vendor's past relationship with the district, impact on historically underutilized businesses compliance, total long-term cost, and vendor references. The proposal is due by January 21, 2026, and will be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal, with manual sealed envelope submissions accepted as a secondary option.

The district has established an aspirational Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal of thirty percent of total contract dollar value for goods and services. Vendors can earn evaluation points through SBE participation, including up to three points for SBE enhancements and capacity building, two points for SBE references, five points for certified SBE participation through joint ventures or prime subcontractor agreements, five points for subcontractor utilization, and five points for an SBE Participation Plan. The district accepts certifications from multiple agencies, including the Small Business Administration and Texas Department of Transportation. All vendors must complete mandatory Conflict of Interest Questionnaires and Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) documentation. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the district encourages participation from all vendors, including sole source providers, with the procurement potentially funded through local, state, federal, and grant-funded programs. Vendors must comply with various regulatory requirements, including federal regulations, state laws, and district-specific policies regarding data sharing, background checks, and operational standards.