Wayfinding Signage for Clear Creek Trail

The City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado is soliciting proposals for design, fabrication, and installation of a comprehensive wayfinding signage system along the Clear Creek Trail corridor, with proposals due July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time and questions due July 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

The scope includes fabrication and installation of approximately 6–9 double-sided wayfinding signs (9 feet tall by 1.5 feet wide) with trail information and orientation maps; approximately 33 smaller trail confirmation and directional signs; 12 trail and greenbelt access signs; and possibly 7–8 double-sided mileage marker signs. Signage must align with established Clear Creek Trail brand standards and incorporate regional Jefferson County Bikeway and Wheat Ridge Greenbelt connections. Preferred materials are Dibond aluminum composite, CHPL high-pressure laminate, and powder-coated steel with aluminum mounting systems that are UV resistant, graffiti resistant, corrosion resistant, and suitable for Colorado climate conditions. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, permitting, delivery, and installation. Installation is targeted for summer/fall 2027, with orders anticipated in spring 2027.

The contractor must comply with the 80% Colorado labor requirement of the Keep Jobs in Colorado Act. Required insurance includes Workers Compensation with statutory limits, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Professional Liability / Errors and Omissions ($1,000,000 each claim / $1,000,000 aggregate). Contractors cannot be debarred or suspended per sam.gov and must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Evaluation will use a best-value procurement model: Firm Capabilities and References for Similar Work (15 points), Scope of Submission (15 points), Effective Approach and Timeline (30 points), Plan Effectiveness (20 points), and Price and Total Cost of Ownership (20 points). The City may conduct short-list oral interviews followed by fee negotiations with the highest-ranked firm. No contract value is specified.