Port Townsend Municode #RFP: Port Townsend Destination Signage & Wayfinding Plan

Port Townsend Visitor Signage and Wayfinding Plan

The City of Port Townsend is seeking a consultant to plan visitor-focused signage and wayfinding across the city. - Government buyer: City of Port Townsend, Washington; no sub-agency or specific office is identified. - Requested service: One citywide Destination Signage and Wayfinding Plan with design standards and phased implementation recommendations. No products, part numbers, or product quantities are specified. - Scope: Inventory and assess existing signs and visitor routes; identify gaps, inconsistencies, and sign-code issues; and consider connections among commercial areas, transportation, visitor destinations, and the Creative District. Include engagement with City staff, advisory bodies, stakeholders, and the public. - Key recommendations and standards: Categorize sign types; establish a wayfinding hierarchy and priority locations; recommend signs to add, update, or remove; propose welcome signage or artwork at the Sims Way and Rainier Street Roundabout; and replace the Creative District’s current “Art Markers.” Standards should align with the City’s Destination Brand and address durable, weather-resistant and sustainable materials, ADA and universal-design accessibility, clear information hierarchy, and translations informed by City demographics. - Other requirements: Recommendations should follow the existing sign code while identifying potential updates, support the City’s Comprehensive Plan goals, and include cost estimates for sign design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance. The estimated project cost is capped at $25,000. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or consulting firms are named in the provided materials.

Description

The City of Port Townsend is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop visitor-oriented signage and wayfinding standards and a multi-year implementation plan. The work includes assessing existing signage and visitor experience, engaging City staff and community stakeholders, and recommending sign types, locations, priorities, phasing, and applicable sign-code updates. The plan should reflect the City’s Destination Brand and Creative District branding, incorporate goals from its 20-year Comprehensive Plan, and address accessibility and cost estimates. The project is estimated not to exceed $25,000, including community engagement, site analysis, and a key deliverables timeline; proposals are to be emailed to the City.

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