North Carolina Zoo Architectural Signs Rebid

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is requesting bids for fabrication, delivery, and installation of architectural signs for the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro under an IFB, with bids due June 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

The scope comprises seven distinct sign types: one double-sided location map carrier, one Komodo silhouette replacement sign, five traffic control signs, six ceiling wedge signs, three desert rail mounts, one Giraffe deck sign, and one Gorilla information sign. Vendors must submit firm, fixed pricing for each sign type and installation services on the provided pricing form through the Ariba Sourcing Tool. All costs are inclusive of transportation, handling, and delivery on a FOB Destination basis to North Carolina locations. Delivery and installation must be completed within sixty consecutive calendar days following award and purchase order receipt. The Zoo warehouse for delivery is located at 3733 Old Cox Road, Asheboro, North Carolina 27205, with forty-eight hours advance notice required for scheduling.

Vendors must provide three customer references, complete financial stability certifications, comply with E-Verify requirements for employees, maintain commercial liability insurance, and register with the North Carolina Secretary of State prior to contract award. A twelve-month warranty covering defective parts, labor, freight, and technician travel is required from the contract effective date. The contract term begins upon final execution and concludes August 31, 2026, with the State reserving the right to extend beyond the active term.

Written questions are due June 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET, with responses provided by June 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Public bid opening occurs via conference call on June 22. The State reserves the right to award to a single vendor or make separate awards to different vendors for individual line items, reject any or all bids, or cancel the solicitation. Invoices will not be paid until inspection and acceptance are completed by the contract manager.