Durham Civicplus #27-1090

City of Durham Downtown Wayfinding Signage Fabrication and Installation Solicitation

The City of Durham is launching a Downtown Wayfinding Program to improve navigation and information for visitors and residents. - Government Buyer: - City of Durham Department of Transportation - Scope of Work: - Fabrication and installation of new wayfinding signs throughout Downtown Durham - Removal of existing signs and poles - Placement of signs at key locations such as American Tobacco District, Durham Central Park, and Duke University - Products Requested: - Multiple sign types with specific part numbers and quantities: - Parking signs (PARK series): - PARK.1.1 (2), PARK.1.2 (1), PARK.1.3 (6), PARK.2 (5), PARK.3 (5), PARK.4.1 (1), PARK.5 (7) - Pedestrian signs (PED series): - PED.1.1 (22), PED.1.2 (29) - Visitor directional signs (VDIR series): - VDIR.1 (6), VDIR.2 (10), VDIR.3 (22), VDIR.4 (19) - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with North Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures - Adherence to City of Durham and state construction standards - Performance and payment bonds required upon award - Licensing requirements for bids over $30,000 and specialty work - Detailed message schedules and sign location plans provided - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must meet all technical and legal requirements.

Description

This solicitation is for the fabrication, installation, and placement of new wayfinding signs throughout Downtown Durham. The project includes associated foundations, footings, hardware, traffic control, and the removal of existing signs. All work must comply with the design intent drawings, technical specifications, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures (2024) along with all applicable addenda. A pre-bid conference will be held via TEAMS on August 25, 2026, and sealed bids are due by September 22, 2026. Bidders must comply with all applicable laws regulating general contracting and specialty work as per North Carolina statutes.

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