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Downtown Wilmington Wayfinding Signage Fabrication & Installation Solicitation

This opportunity seeks qualified vendors for the fabrication and installation of custom gateway and parking signage as part of the Downtown Wilmington Wayfinding Program, Phase 1. - Government Buyer: - Wilmington & Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the City of Wilmington, North Carolina - Key contact: Kim Hufham, President/CEO - Products/Services Requested: - Fabrication and installation of multiple sign types: - 3 A2 Vertical Gateway Monuments - 5 A3 District Gateway Monuments - 21 D1 Parking Trailblazer (post and panel) signs - 6 E1a Parking Identification (double post & panel) signs - 2 E1b Parking Identification (single post & panel) signs - 6 E2 Parking Identification (flag-mounted) signs - 6 E3 Parking Identification (dimensional letters) - 12 J1 Riverwalk Totems - Engineering and shop drawings for all sign types - Permitting coordination, shipping, and insurance - All labor, materials, equipment, finishes, hardware, transportation, and installation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with ARPA funding provisions - North Carolina contractor licensing required for installations over $40,000 - Detailed pricing and qualifications must be submitted for each sign type - Owner will remove existing signage; no prevailing wage or Buy America requirements - Final contract scope may be adjusted based on available funding, with priority given to the three A2 Vertical Gateway Monuments - Materials specified include aluminum sign faces, retro-reflective vinyl graphics, acrylic panels, and internally illuminated totems - Engineering drawings must be stamped by a licensed North Carolina engineer; field verification and permitting required - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named; opportunity is open to all qualified sign fabricators and installers

Description

The Wilmington & Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the City of Wilmington, North Carolina, is soliciting sealed bids for Phase 1 of the Downtown Wilmington Wayfinding Program. This phase involves the fabrication and installation of gateway and parking signage, including all labor, materials, equipment, finishes, hardware, transportation, and installation. The project aims to improve navigation and enhance the downtown identity through a cohesive sign system. Bids must be submitted by 5:00 pm EST on June 29, 2026, and the project completion is scheduled for September 30, 2026.

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