Portland International Airport Terminal and Concourses Wayfinding Signage (Re-Bid)

The Port of Portland is soliciting electronic bids on October 15, 2026, at 2 p.m. for design, fabrication, and installation of comprehensive wayfinding signage throughout Portland International Airport's terminal and concourses under Solicitation 2026-14549, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. via Microsoft Teams.

The scope covers signage upgrades in Concourses C and D with select replacements in the central terminal, north and south pedestrian tunnels, and Concourses B and E, including new digital signage incorporating LED modules, signage in new locations, and associated structural, electrical, and technology work. Repair and restoration of finishes are required where signs are removed or where new signs differ in size from existing signs. An additive alternate for Sector 72 signage may be awarded at the Port's sole option.

The contract allows 347 calendar days for substantial completion from Notice to Proceed, plus 90 additional days for final acceptance. Liquidated damages are $500 per day for delays beyond substantial completion. The project is subject to FAA Buy American Preference requirements (49 USC §50101), prevailing wage requirements under Oregon law and the federal Davis-Bacon Act, and 49 CFR Part 26 regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation; however, no specific DBE participation goal has been established. Bid security of at least 10% of the total bid is required, submitted electronically through PlanetBids. The successful bidder must provide performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to the full contract value and execute the Agreement within 10 days of Port notification.

Prequalification is not required; bidders must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board as required by ORS Chapter 701. First-tier subcontractor disclosure is mandatory within two working hours of bid opening. The Port anticipates partial funding through an FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant, with grant conditions subject to change. A comprehensive design and construction document package (243 sheets) addressing structural, electrical, technology, and signage systems is posted with the solicitation. Signage specifications include 753 total signs across multiple types with integrated LED lighting, DMX controls, and ADA-compliant tactile and braille elements throughout terminal and concourse areas.