Monument Signs

Forsyth County Schools (Georgia) requested proposals for monument signs under RFP P22-17, with proposals due September 12, 2022. This opportunity has closed; The Sign Store Online, Inc. (Macon, Georgia) was awarded the contract effective September 21, 2022.

Addendum One, issued August 30, 2022, expanded vendor options for LED message boards. While the original RFP specified Daktronics boards, vendors could propose alternative manufacturers provided they met or exceeded all material Daktronics specifications. Vendors proposing alternatives were required to submit detailed technical specifications documenting equivalence across technical performance, control software, construction materials, installation requirements, warranty coverage, and lifespan; demonstrate recent K-12 installation experience; provide comprehensive warranty and service information including nearest service location and parts availability; and confirm current lead times and ability to secure and store message boards prior to installation. Alternatives had to be compatible with existing Daktronics control systems or provide alternative control solutions capable of managing any remaining Daktronics boards within the system.

A critical contractual requirement obligated the vendor to provide concurrent service and support for three existing Daktronics signs currently in the system alongside installation and support of new boards. The vendor was responsible for training one central office department and one administrator per school with an installed board. Forsyth County Schools retained final determination authority on approved alternatives and assumed no responsibility for warranty commencement, damage, or theft of units until installation was complete and signed off for payment. Pricing submitted by the awarded contractor remained firm throughout the contract term, which terminates upon successful completion of the scope of work.