Monument Signs for DFWB Convention Center & Rigdon Center

The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism Development Division, a Department of Okaloosa County, Florida, is soliciting bids for fabrication and installation of two monument signs with proposals due July 8, 2026. One sign will be installed at the Rigdon Center (1958 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach) and the second at the Convention Center (1250 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach).

The scope includes complete design, fabrication, and installation of both monument signs per detailed specifications and engineering drawings. The Rigdon Center sign requires two 16" × 16" × 0.375" wall A500 46 ksi HSS steel columns supporting a sign cabinet, designed for 170 mph ultimate wind speed and Risk Category III under Florida Building Code 8th Edition and ASCE 7-22 standards. Foundation options include drilled shaft, cube, or spread foundations in 2500 psi concrete. The Convention Center sign requires two 22" × 22" × 0.375" wall A500 46 ksi HSS steel columns designed for 180 mph ultimate wind speed and Risk Category III with Wind Exposure Category D. Multiple foundation options are specified. All structural steel must comply with ASTM A-36 or A-500 standards; anchor bolts with ASTM F1554 Grade 36; and rebar with ASTM 615 Grade 60 or 40. All welding must be performed by AWS-certified welders using AWS D1.1 or D1.2 standards. The sign cabinet, EMC cross supports, and attachments remain the responsibility of the sign manufacturer and are not covered by the structural engineer's seal.

The estimated total budget is $150,000, with funding from Tourism Tax revenues (no grant funding). The project completion deadline is September 30, 2026. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance including Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Business Automobile Liability of $1 million, and Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence. The contractor is responsible for all permits, licenses, and compliance with federal, state, county, and municipal regulations. Sharon Gold, Department Point of Contact, is reachable at 850-609-5392 or sgold@myokaloosa.com.