Pilot Project for City of Olathe Signage & Wayfinding for Parks, Trails and Unique Places 4-C-035-24

The City of Olathe, Kansas, located in Johnson County, is soliciting bids for a Pilot Project for Signage & Wayfinding for Parks, Trails and Unique Places, specifically focused on Frontier Park at 15501 Indian Creek Pkwy. The project involves the comprehensive design, fabrication, and installation of 18 varied sign types, including park identification, directory, trail identification, parking identification, and directional signs. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in manufacturing and installing exterior signage, with a preference for municipal wayfinding experience. The procurement requires detailed submissions including company history, relevant project examples, work samples, project team details, and references. Key project dates include a pre-bid meeting on September 18, 2025, with questions due by September 24, 2025, and bid opening on September 30, 2025. The City Council is expected to approve the contract on October 21, 2025, with a pre-construction meeting and work beginning October 30, 2025, and project completion targeted for May 29, 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project requires substantial insurance coverage, including commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, business auto coverage of $500,000, and workers compensation as mandated by Kansas statutes. Payment terms include progress payments of 95% of completed work, with 5% held as retainage and final payment made upon project completion and acceptance. The bid document specifies detailed technical requirements, including specific color palettes (Matthews Paint colors), typography (Lato and Clearview fonts), and reflective vinyl materials from 3M. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the signage project and the detailed technical specifications suggest a significant investment in creating a cohesive wayfinding system for Frontier Park, with potential for future expansion to other city parks and trails.