North Carolina eVP #63-DMP1209261

NC State University exterior campus sign fabrication, components, design, and refurbishment

North Carolina State University is seeking vendors to produce and refurbish exterior signs for its campus through as-needed blanket orders. - Government buyer: North Carolina State University, Campus Planning, Facilities Services; the attachment identifies Dianne Coxson in Procurement & Business Services. - Requested work: Fabricate and deliver new exterior signs, update and refurbish existing signs, and provide sign design services. Vendors may quote only the items they can supply. - Sign types and components: 28 sign types, including campus and building identification, vehicle and pedestrian directions, parking, dedication, accessibility, trail, kiosk, and interpretive signs; plus aluminum posts, caps, blades, brackets, other sign parts, and vinyl or metal lettering. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or supplying vendors are named in the materials. - Quantities: No quantities are specified or guaranteed. Pricing is requested by unit, linear foot, square foot, square inch, letter, or design hour, depending on the item. - Notable requirements: Submit shop drawings for University approval before order confirmation; deliver signs within eight weeks after order confirmation; provide at least a 10-year paint warranty, at least a 5-year vinyl warranty, and lifetime workmanship coverage. The attachment requests prepaid freight to destination, although the later notice summary no longer states that quotes must include shipping. - Exclusions and award: Installation and construction of brick plinth bases are excluded. NC State may award to multiple vendors. The attachment states an approximate annual sign budget of $40,000, but the later notice omits that budget; purchases remain unguaranteed.

Description

NC State University is seeking to establish one or more blanket orders for the fabrication and delivery of exterior signs, including updates to and/or refurbishing of existing signs. The initial contract period is one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. Quantities and dollar amounts are not guaranteed, and the university may award to multiple vendors. Delivery of new or refurbished signs is specified within eight weeks of order confirmation.

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