# Norfolk Opengov #25091

Custom illuminated Ocean View gateway sign, foundations, and installation in Norfolk, Virginia

**Posted:** August 27, 2026
**Respond By:** September 15, 2026
**Identifier:** 25091
**NAICS:** 238990, 238110, 238210

The City of Norfolk is seeking a custom illuminated gateway sign and related site work at 4th View Street and West Ocean View Avenue.
- **Government buyer:** City of Norfolk, Department of Public Works (D&C); the Norfolk Department of Utilities is also involved in utility coordination.
- **Opportunity:** Project 25091, for design, fabrication, and turnkey installation of one single-faced “OCEAN VIEW” gateway sign.
- **OEMs and named organizations:** No sign OEM, brand, or manufacturer is specified; the sign fabricator is to be selected by the contractor. Work Program Architects prepared the documents. Dominion Energy and the Norfolk Department of Utilities are referenced for utility coordination.
- **Products and scope:**
  - One custom gateway sign with a curved/tapered mast, vitreous-enamel burgee-flag graphic panels, dimensional backlit lettering, and LED illumination.
  - Concrete foundations, grade beam, base plates, and anchors for the sign; final design and detailing require a Virginia-licensed structural engineer and sealed drawings.
  - Removal of four existing flagpoles, below-grade foundations, electrical connections, and conduit; flagpole materials must be turned over to City staff.
- **Notable requirements:** Use aluminum or stainless-steel structural components; provide outdoor wet-location-rated LED lighting and UL- or ETL-listed electrical components. Verify underground utilities and existing electrical service, avoid the existing gravity sewer, coordinate the electrical supply and new meter, and submit shop drawings for approval before fabrication. Landscaping and other surrounding site work are excluded, but disturbed areas must be restored. Warranty periods are five years for vitreous-enamel graphic panels and two years for other sign and electrical components.
- **Schedule:** Work must commence within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed; substantial completion is due within 150 calendar days and final completion within 180 calendar days. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day of delay; no option years or annual subscription are stated.

### Description

The City of Norfolk Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for the detailed design and fabrication of one single-faced illuminated OCEAN VIEW gateway sign. Work includes removing four existing flagpoles and footers, designing and constructing concrete foundations with sealed engineering drawings, installing and terminating electrical power, and turnkey sign installation. Surrounding groundcover landscaping is excluded. Bids are submitted electronically, and the award basis is the lowest responsive and responsible total bid; the City may elect whether to award any or all Add Alternates.

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