Digital LED Billboard Signs Lease, Design, Permitting, Construction, and Operation Service

Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

San Pablo, California, United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: May 11th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City seeks a vendor to lease, design, permit, construct, and operate digital LED billboard signs that meet municipal standards and integrate strong branding.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must demonstrate financial capacity
Must have management expertise
Must have a proven track record in outdoor advertising projects for public agencies
Must be able to secure a Caltrans Outdoor Advertising Permit
Must be able to secure City of San Pablo planning and building permits
Must demonstrate the ability to remove or relocate existing signs to meet the 2:1 removal ratio requirement under state law
Must provide conceptual renderings and engineering plans
Must provide required insurance and licenses

BUDGET

Estimate

$500,000 – $2,000,000

TIMELINE

Release of RFQ/RFP: February 24th, 2026

Final requests for information/questions due: April 6th, 2026

Proposals due: May 11th, 2026

Interviews: To be determined

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 6th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of San Pablo

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive services for the lease, design, permitting, construction, and operation of digital LED billboard signs. The selected company will be responsible for adhering to digital display standards including brightness, dimming, and timing, and must work collaboratively with the City on any necessary sign ordinance modifications.

Vendors are expected to demonstrate high-quality and creative conceptual designs that ensure visual appeal and compatibility with corridor aesthetics, integrating strong branding concepts. Proposers must have the financial capability to fund all aspects of the project, from design through to construction, and must outline a realistic timeline for key milestones, including coordination with City staff. Only those with a proven track record in delivering outdoor advertising projects for public agencies will be considered.

All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted no later than April 6, 2026.

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