Sign Fabrication Services

Pinellas County, Florida is soliciting bids on sign fabrication services via ITQ 26-0589, with proposals due July 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., and a Certified Small Business Enterprise preference applies with expedited consideration for SBEs submitting by July 7, 2026.

The scope covers fabrication and supply of reflective sheeting materials affixed to aluminum sign blanks for County roadways, waterways, and other areas. The contract encompasses 152 line items across regulatory signs, warning signs, route markers, object markers, school signs, temporary traffic control signs, waterway navigational signs, and custom signage. Estimated annual quantities range from 5 to 300 units per sign type. All signage materials must be Type XI Retro-Reflective Sheeting manufactured by 3M, meet ASTM Standard D4956-09, and be listed on the Florida Department of Transportation Approved Products List. Contractors must be authorized dealers or resellers of offered products and possess or have access to large-format printing capabilities. Manufacturers' warranties must disclose minimum coefficient of retro-reflection values retained during warranty periods. Pricing must cover all labor, materials, and delivery on a firm basis for the initial 36-month term. Delivery is due within 30 calendar days of purchase order receipt. After 12 months, price adjustments may be requested based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index or Producer Price Index, not to exceed the relevant index change, with requests due 90 to 120 days prior to contract anniversary dates.

The contract term is 36 months from award with an option to extend for one additional 12-month period if all prices, terms, and conditions remain unchanged and County approval is granted. Pinellas County Certified Small Business Enterprises submitting within the first five business days (by July 7, 2026) receive priority consideration; those submitting after receive a 5 percent price preference on quotes between $25,000 and $150,000. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation (Florida Statutory limits), Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), and Business Automobile Liability ($1 million per accident). Site visits must be requested in advance by contacting John Stolar at (727) 464-4228.