Signage Design/Fabrication/Installation Service

The City of Wilson Purchasing Division is requesting proposals for professional signage design, fabrication, and installation services for municipal locations throughout Wilson, North Carolina, with proposals due August 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

The scope encompasses custom plaques, signage, exhibits, and landmarks for current, new, and future planned City facilities and sites. Services include consultation, research, design, fabrication, installation, and coordination of artwork, booklets, drawings, models, mock-ups, and materials specifications. Sign locations will be requested on an as-needed basis to maintain consistency, quality control, and standardization across all City-managed and funded departments. The RFP explicitly excludes construction-related work for general, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades.

The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals available for a maximum five-year term. Proposals are evaluated on weighted criteria: Project/Work Plan–Technical Approach (20%), Experience and Reputation on Similar Projects (20%), Staff Assigned and Work Management Plan (30%), and Understanding of Area Services (30%). Responses are limited to the RFP plus 25 pages maximum, submitted in a sealed envelope as one non-bound hardcopy.

Contractors must maintain General Aggregate liability insurance of $2 million and Workers' Compensation at statutory benefits levels, with the City named as additional insured. Contractors must comply with North Carolina E-Verify requirements, the Iran Divestment Act, and applicable Federal Uniform Guidance provisions if federal funding is utilized. Payment terms are Net 30 days following correct invoice receipt or goods acceptance.

The deadline for written questions is July 29, 2026, with City responses anticipated by July 31, 2026. No pre-bid or bidders' conference is specified. All proposals become public record upon delivery to the City.