Sign package for the university of wisconsin’s life sciences communication department(UW-MAD)[20-0040]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, located in Dane County, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive sign package for the Life Sciences Communication Department at 1545 Observatory Drive. The procurement involves supplying and installing approximately 70 interior signs, including identification signage, restroom signs, egress markers, and wayfinding elements. Specific sign types include 8 stair identification signs, 3 elevator instruction signs, 6-8 room identification signs, 41 office identification signs, 4 restroom signs, and 6 exit/stairwell signs. All signage must strictly adhere to ADA and ICC A117.1 standards, featuring Helvetica font with tactile lettering, Grade II Braille, cement-colored bodies with black text, and either adhesive or glass mounting. Bidders must demonstrate three years of experience in signage and provide three client references from comparable institutions. Key deadlines include written questions due by January 17, 2020, and final bids due by 2:00 p.m. CST on January 28, 2020, with requested delivery by March 16, 2020. Evaluation will be based on lowest net unit price or net lot total deemed in the University's best interest.

The University encourages participation from Wisconsin-certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Woman-Owned Businesses (WBE), and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVB), potentially offering preference for qualified bids within 5 percent of the apparent low bid. While 2/90 Sign Systems is the preferred manufacturer, equivalent products will be considered at the University's discretion. Contractors must add the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System as an additional insured on commercial general and automobile liability insurance policies, with minimum coverage of one million dollars per occurrence. Bidders are required to maintain a minimum five-year warranty on all items and parts. The sign package must integrate with existing campus signage standards, utilizing specific color schemes including black, earth, dark gray, white, and silver tones. Though a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the sign package suggests a substantial investment in updating the department's interior signage infrastructure.