RFQ 26-008 Town of Parker Schoolhouse Monument Sign Design Services

The Town of Parker, Colorado, issued RFQ 26-008 on March 13, 2026, seeking qualified artists, designers, or design teams to provide comprehensive design services for two artistic monument signs at the historic Parker Schoolhouse in downtown Parker. This procurement represents Step One of a two-step process focused exclusively on design services, with fabrication and installation to be procured separately. The two monument signs will serve dual purposes as functional wayfinding elements and permanent artistic installations that enhance the historic downtown district's character while providing clear identification for the Parker Schoolhouse, a cultural hub hosting educational programs, cultural events, and community gatherings. One sign will be located in the plaza area facing Main Street as the primary identification point for pedestrians and vehicular traffic, while the second sign will be positioned on the south side of the property facing the parking lot. Designers must develop minimum three conceptual design alternatives per location, refine the selected concept, and prepare comprehensive final design documentation including construction drawings, technical specifications, structural requirements, and detailed cost estimates within a six-month timeline from notice to proceed. The RFQ evaluation will be conducted using a weighted scoring system assessing design excellence and artistic vision (30 points), technical design competency and documentation (25 points), relevant experience and past performance (20 points), project approach and methodology (15 points), and schedule and project management (10 points). Critical dates include a pre-proposal Teams meeting on March 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MST, questions due by March 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MST, and electronic proposal submissions through the Euna Procurement portal due by April 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MST.

The RFQ does not identify specific set-asides, disadvantaged enterprise designations, or restrictions limiting the types of organizations eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation. The Town reserves the right to enter negotiations with one or more selected respondents, request best and final offers, or award contracts to the company providing the best value in performance. The RFQ does not specify a contract award value or budget range for the design services phase. The design timeline includes a conceptual design phase (6-8 weeks), design development phase (8-10 weeks), and final design and documentation phase (6-8 weeks), with the Town's goal of sign installation by the end of 2026. Minimum qualifications require submission of complete responses with all required submittal documents as specified in the RFQ.