Wayside Sign Bases and Graphic Panels

The Missouri Department of Conservation is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of wayside exhibit frames and direct-embedded aluminum graphic panels to be used for outdoor signage installations. The solicitation seeks NPS-style sign bases featuring UV-protected, graffiti and scratch-resistant aluminum graphic panels available in matte or satin finish with black powder-coated frames. The procurement includes six line items totaling multiple units: 48 units of 1/8" 36"w x 24"h exterior direct-embedded aluminum graphic panels, 42 units of in-ground 36"w x 24"h low-profile cantilevered wayside exhibit frames, 2 units of 1/8" 30"w x 48"h exterior direct-embedded aluminum graphic panels, 2 units of 1/8" 36"w x 48"h exterior direct-embedded aluminum graphic panels, 1 unit of surface mount upright triple offset exhibit frame, and 5 units of surface mount 36"w x 24"h low-profile cantilevered wayside exhibit frames. Qualified suppliers must submit an 8x10 exterior direct-embedded aluminum graphic panel sample along with detailed drawings and dimensions to the Department. All responses must be received by January 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with the open date for questions beginning January 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The contract will be awarded based on lowest and best bid considering price and supplier responsibility, with the contract period extending from the date of award through one year.

Suppliers must comply with Missouri tax compliance requirements, maintain current Secretary of State registration, provide federal debarment certification, comply with domestic products procurement preferences, and submit anti-discrimination certifications. Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops may earn 5-15 bonus points if they provide commercially useful services equal to at least $5,000 or 2% of the total contract value. All costs including setup, digital proof, and shipping must be included in quoted prices, with payment terms set at Net 45 and FOB shipping prepaid and allowed. Suppliers must be registered in MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS, to be considered for award, and responses may be submitted either electronically or via hard copy to Lisa May at the Missouri Department of Conservation, 2901 W. Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109. The Department reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' written notice or cancel for material breach, and no pre-appropriation guarantee is provided as the contract is not binding if funds are not appropriated by the Missouri General Assembly.