Sign Removal and Replacement Services

The City of Longmont, Colorado Public Works Operations is requesting bids for on-call sign removal and replacement services under IFB-426007, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MT. Bidders qualifying as local businesses receive a 5% price preference; small local businesses with 35 or fewer employees receive an additional 2.5% preference applied to the first $100,000 of bids.

The scope encompasses removal and installation of regulatory, warning, and street name signs throughout the City on an as-needed basis within rights-of-way and adjacent to public streets. Work includes approximately 1,022 square feet of CL-1 sign panels, 120 square feet of CL-2 panels, 90 linear feet of 2-inch Telspar steel sign support, 30 linear feet of 2-inch round steel sign support, three Telspar bases, and 100 street blade assemblies with hardware. Pricing must be submitted on a time-and-materials basis and cover all parts, materials, equipment, labor, tools, disposal fees, fuel surcharges, mileage, and traffic control. The City will not reimburse trip charges, service call fees, or overtime unless specifically requested.

Contractors must demonstrate at least two years of sign removal and replacement experience, hold current licenses and permits, respond to non-emergency requests within 48 hours, and provide availability for after-hours emergency work. A livable wage of $26.18 per hour (or $54,454.40 annually) is required for full-time employees. General liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and workers' compensation coverage with the City named as additional insured are mandatory.

The contract shall be effective for an initial one-year term and may be renewed for four additional one-year periods at the City's discretion, subject to annual appropriation and firm pricing submission 30 days prior to expiration. All work must comply with Colorado Department of Transportation lane closure strategies, truck route restrictions, school drop-off and pick-up accommodations, and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards. Questions are due August 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MT. A final addendum will be issued by August 6, 2026. Award will be based on lowest responsible bidder considering price, qualifications, capacity, character, experience, equipment availability, financial resources, and prior performance.