Vehicle Striping, Lettering & Decal Installation & Removal

The City of Huntsville, Alabama, located in Madison County, is soliciting sealed bids for Vehicle Striping, Lettering & Decal Installation & Removal services through Invitation for Bid #78-2025-15. The procurement seeks a comprehensive vehicle marking service for approximately 50 police vehicles, 5 fire vehicles, 3 security vehicles, and 2 animal services units, involving full striping, decal installation, replacement, and complete removal of existing vehicle identification. Bidders must perform all work at the City of Huntsville Fleet Services Repair shop, utilizing high-quality 7-year vinyl and providing a minimum one-year warranty on workmanship. The bid requires specific technical specifications, including precise vinyl decal placement, reflective lettering sizes ranging from 1.25" to 2.75", and adherence to specific font types and colors across various municipal departments. Key submission requirements include a certificate of insurance, current City of Huntsville business license, and an E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding. The bid is scheduled to close on September 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with all questions required to be submitted in writing by August 28, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, pricing, and overall best value to the municipality.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract structure allows for an initial one-year term with potential for two additional one-year renewals, providing flexibility for the successful vendor. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the bid includes comprehensive pricing line items for striping and decaling new vehicles, replacing faded decals, permanently removing vehicle identification, and installing/removing specific decals, along with a custom hourly labor rate. The City reserves the right to award the contract in whole or part, suggesting potential for partial award or multiple vendor selection. The technical specifications indicate that the City will supply most decals, badges, and door emblems, which may impact the overall contract value. Vendors will be expected to work closely with various municipal departments, including Animal Services, Fire & Rescue, Police K9 units, Security, Parking Enforcement, Landscape Management, Fleet Management, and Public Transit, to ensure consistent and professional vehicle branding and identification.