Park Rules Signage

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services - Parks Division is seeking a vendor to produce park rules signage for various locations, with a specific procurement focused on five different sign types: Park Rules (6am-10pm), Park Rules (Dawn to Dusk), Lower Arroyo Archery Range Rules, Joint Use Rules, and a Spanish version of Joint Use Rules. The total quantity includes 37 signs across these categories, with precise technical specifications requiring 36" x 48" aluminum substrate signs (Alloy 5052, Temper H38, .080 gauge) using 3M sheeting and a protective overlay film. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and demonstrate relevant experience by providing documentation of two similar governmental projects. The solicitation was released on November 10, 2022, with questions due by November 14, 2022, and proposals due by November 17, 2022. The contract is scheduled to run from November 15, 2022, to June 30, 2023, with award based on the lowest total price. Bidders must provide unit pricing for each sign type, digital vector files, and a delivery fee, with all pricing including California Retail Sales and Use Tax.

The procurement appears to have equal opportunity contracting provisions, with vendors required to complete forms demonstrating workforce diversity and non-discrimination practices. Vendors must ensure all signs are ADA compliant, following specific accessibility standards for visual character, character height, and sign placement. The procurement covers jurisdictions in Los Angeles County and Berkeley City, California, with potential vendor restrictions based on local business licensing requirements. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests the project is valued at approximately $25,000 or more. Vendors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov, and failure to submit this identifier may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. The city emphasizes comprehensive documentation, including a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form and detailed workforce utilization forms. Potential vendors should be prepared to provide extensive documentation about their business practices, workforce composition, and previous governmental contract experience.