# Sterling Civicplus #32

Design, fabrication, and installation of an illuminated Station 2 sign with an electronic message board

**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** December 04, 2026
**Identifier:** 32
**NAICS:** 339950, 238990, 238210

The City of Sterling Fire Department is seeking a complete illuminated identification sign for its Station 2 in Sterling, Illinois.
- Buyer: City of Sterling Fire Department, City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois.
- Procurement: Design, fabrication, and installation of one ground-level Station 2 identification sign with an illuminated cabinet and a 100 mm RGB Electromatic electronic message board. No specific OEM or vendor is named.
- Size and lighting requirements: Overall height no more than 72 inches; total sign area no more than 100 square feet; message board no more than 24 square feet or 25% of the sign. Brightness controls must limit light to 0.3 foot-candles or 3.2 nits above ambient light.
- Scope includes drawings and design, site preparation and utility marking, foundation or anchoring, electrical wiring, installation, operational verification, and site restoration. Materials must be suitable for long-term outdoor use and meet City design and color requirements.
- Contractor requirements include compliance with applicable codes, safety rules, and Illinois prevailing wage requirements, plus a written warranty and operating instructions for the electronic sign. Proposals should include a concept package, dimensions and material specifications, schedule, relevant experience, and pricing.
- Estimated budget is $25,000; the City may authorize a higher expenditure. Period of performance is not specified.

### Description

The City of Sterling Fire Department seeks a contractor to design, fabricate, and install a ground-level identification sign with an electronic message board at Station 2, 1510 E Lynn Blvd., Sterling, Illinois. The work includes site preparation, foundation or anchoring, electrical wiring, installation, and site restoration, with the sign meeting stated size, lighting, material, and display specifications. Proposals must include drawings, a concept package, project timeline, relevant experience, cost, and any subcontracting; prevailing wage requirements apply. The estimated budget is $25,000, though the City Council may authorize a higher expenditure.

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