Town of Farragut Wayfinding Sign Fabrication and Installation

The Town of Farragut, located in Knox County, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced contractor to design, fabricate, deliver, and install a comprehensive wayfinding signage system across the municipality. The procurement, designated as ITB #2026-14, requires the contractor to provide 66 sign assets, including primary and secondary gateway signs, town center gateway signs, street identification posts and mast arm signs, and permanent banners. Key project objectives include enhancing the town's aesthetic qualities, attracting visitors, supporting local businesses, and increasing community connectivity. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits from the Town of Farragut and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), conduct field verifications, and submit detailed shop drawings and samples for approval. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on September 29, 2025, with bid questions due by October 14, 2025, and proposal submissions required by October 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The Town intends to award the contract on October 22, 2025, with substantial completion expected within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises or women-owned businesses. Five contractors submitted bids for the project, including SSC Signs & Lighting, Creative Sign Designs, Knight Sign Industries Inc., Rite Lite Signs Inc., and Waybaytay Holdings Inc. Bid prices ranged from approximately $357,620 to $642,362.57, with additional general conditions and engineering costs estimated at $106,121.55. The successful contractor must provide a 5% bid bond or certified check and a 100% performance and payment bond. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), workers' compensation ($500,000 per accident), and professional liability ($1,000,000). The contract includes a one-year warranty against operational failure, with materials required to be fade, scratch, and graffiti resistant and include a three-year manufacturer warranty. Liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the agreed completion date, and the Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids.