(RFP) 26-24, Fabrication & Installation of Wayfinding Signage

Henry County, Georgia is seeking qualified vendors for a comprehensive wayfinding signage fabrication and installation project through Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-24. The procurement specifically targets vendors pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation to design, fabricate, and install developer signage throughout the county. The project requires two-sided aluminum signs featuring 12-foot-tall posts with 4-foot by 8-foot sign panels, mounted on concrete footings with breakaway connections, and must comply with local ordinances, ADA requirements, and current building codes. Deliverables include comprehensive design specifications, shop drawings, color and material samples, and mockups for county approval prior to manufacturing. Proposals are due by February 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM through the county's eProcurement Portal, with clarification requests accepted until January 20, 2026. The evaluation process will assess vendor qualifications (35 points), key staff experience (20 points), methodology and technical approach (35 points), cost proposal (5 points), and DBE participation (5 points), with potential additional points for oral presentations.

The procurement has a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation benchmark, though bidders unable to meet this goal must demonstrate good faith efforts. Vendors are required to submit a bid bond of at least five percent of the total bid amount, along with 100% performance and payment bonds. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation at Georgia statutory limits, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and $2,000,000 aggregate, with additional automobile and umbrella coverage specifications. Local vendors within five percent of the lowest out-of-county bid may receive a matching opportunity. The contract term will be determined based on the successful proposer's submitted timeline, with the County reserving the right to award based on the highest-scored proposal rather than the lowest cost. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project—including pre-construction verification, permitting, sign fabrication, installation, and a one-year warranty—suggests a significant investment in county infrastructure and wayfinding capabilities.