Monument Sign - Water Treatment Plant #1

The City of Ocala is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) WRS260436 to procure design and installation services for a permanent monument sign at Water Treatment Plant #1 located at 1808 NE 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida. The procurement is managed by the City of Ocala's Water Resources Department and falls under Marion County, Florida jurisdiction. The deliverable is a professionally designed masonry and stone-facing monument sign measuring 4-6 feet tall and 6-8 feet long that will serve dual purposes as a wayfinding solution and brand representation for the facility. The sign must incorporate the City of Ocala logo in specified Pantone colors, the plant address in Times New Roman font, and the text "City of Ocala Water Treatment Plant #1 1808 NE 36th Avenue," with illumination provided by an existing ground-installed flood light to ensure 24-hour visibility. The sign must comply with Ocala Code Section 110-157 for ground signs in GU zoning, including maximum height of 8 feet, 25-foot side setbacks, and 32 square feet maximum sign area, with a projected lifespan of 30+ years and weather resistance capability. Prospective bidders must demonstrate a minimum of ten years of documented experience designing and installing monument signs and provide three completed projects of similar scope. The project must be completed within 90 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and includes a one-year warranty on parts and labor. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST at the Water Treatment Plant site, with attendance required for bid eligibility; bids are due by March 26, 2026. Award will be made on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all requirements, with bids evaluated based on compliance with specifications and price.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials. Contractors must maintain current compliance with all obligations due to the City of Ocala, and any delinquent amounts may result in payment offsets. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automotive Liability of $1,000,000 combined limit, and Workers' Compensation insurance per Florida statutory requirements. The project budget is established at $10,000 to $15,000 installed on a turnkey basis, with all labor, materials, and installation provided by the contractor. No building permit is required for this project, and invoice submission will occur following Project Manager inspection and approval of the installed sign.