RFP 2026-03 Bus Stop Signage Replacement Project

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority is requesting proposals for design, fabrication, and installation of bus stop signage and poles across its fixed-route service area spanning ten municipalities in the Metro Birmingham region under RFP 2026-03, with proposals due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST and a pre-proposal conference on July 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST.

The scope encompasses replacement of approximately 600 bus stop signs and poles, including removal of existing signage, utility locating coordination, surface restoration, delivery of design submittals and prototype samples, and installation of 600 new 9-inch by 18-inch, 0.09-inch aluminum signs with rounded corners plus 100 uninstalled signs. All signage must comply with ADA and MUTCD standards and feature UV-resistant and anti-graffiti coatings in specified brand colors. Restoration work includes pole remnant grinding, concrete sidewalk and panel repair, dirt backfill and compaction, and decal manufacturing and application. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits, approvals, and inspections and comply with Buy America requirements under 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and 49 CFR Part 661 for all iron, steel, and manufactured products.

Project completion is required within 180 calendar days from contract execution, with work beginning within 30 days of award. Pricing submission is unit-based using a provided Excel spreadsheet. The successful proposer must provide Performance Bonds and Payment Bonds each equal to 100 percent of the total contract price and provide a 2-year warranty on materials and workmanship and a 5-year warranty on color and finish.

Evaluation criteria are technical compliance and design quality (20 percent), fabrication quality and durability (15 percent), installation approach and field execution (15 percent), project management and schedule (10 percent), data management and deliverables (10 percent), cost and value (10 percent), experience (5 percent), references and past performance (10 percent), and innovation and future-readiness (5 percent). Full proposals must not exceed 50 pages and must include three years of financial statements, at least three client reference letters, and debarment, lobbying, immigration, and non-collusion affidavits. Questions are due August 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST. Anticipated committee and board approval is September 17, 2026.