Signage for Clow Hall

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is soliciting bids for a comprehensive signage replacement project for Clow Hall, located at 845 and 805 Algoma Boulevard. The procurement covers both interior and exterior signage, requiring vendors to remove existing signs and install new ADA-compliant signage across North, South, and West Clow Hall. The project encompasses multiple sign types, including room identification, directional, restroom, stairwell, and departmental office signs, with specific technical requirements such as 1/8-inch thick non-glare clear acrylic, Lacryl Gold tactile elements, and engraved copy in standardized fonts. Exterior signage includes aluminum panel signs with specific dimensional and color specifications. Key bid deadlines include written questions due by May 5, 2023, and final bid submissions due May 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. CDT, with award notification anticipated in May 2023 and actual work to be completed between July 1 and July 31, 2023. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in interior and exterior sign provision and installation, and provide three client references from comparable institutions served within the past three years. The University will evaluate bids based on the lowest net line item price or lowest net lot total, prioritizing the most advantageous proposal.

The procurement includes preferences for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVB), and Veteran-Owned Businesses (VB). Certified enterprises in these categories may receive additional consideration. Contractors must maintain specific insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, with the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System named as additional insured. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the signage replacement suggests a substantial contract. The University does not guarantee a minimum purchase quantity or dollar amount, and all services must be performed within the United States per Wisconsin Statutes 16.705(1r). Payment terms are set at Net 30 days following University acceptance, and all prices must remain firm for one year from the contract award date. The contract will be awarded on an F.O.B. Destination Installed basis, meaning all delivery, installation, packing, freight, insurance, setup, and debris removal must be included in the bid price.