Installation of Interpretive Historic Signs Service

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Washington, District Of Columbia, United StatesPosted 16 days agoDeadline: April 27th, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

The project involves preparing, fabricating, and installing four interpretive historic signs, with permit coordination, safety measures, and public-space compliance in Washington, DC.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience fabricating and installing exterior signs in urban areas
Documented experience obtaining approvals from DC Department of Transportation, DC Department of Buildings, and DC Public Space Committee
Demonstrated experience working within historic districts or near designated historic resources
Ability to coordinate with municipal agencies, utilities, and adjacent property owners
Ability to perform safe excavation in utility-dense areas
Ability to install footings, foundations, or posts per engineered specifications
Ability to implement pedestrian protection, traffic control, and public-space safety measures
Ability to protect street trees in accordance with DDOT Urban Forestry Division requirements

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

TIMELINE

Project kickoff meeting: Within 7 days after award

Submission of permit application materials: May 20th, 2026 (or June 22nd, 2026 if delayed)

Public Space Committee meeting: July 24th, 2026 (or August 27th, 2026 if delayed)

Draft written evaluation of existing signs: August 21st, 2026

Fabrication and installation of historic signs: September 15th, 2026

Final report for existing signs: September 15th, 2026

Resolution of punch list items: September 30th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Office Of Contracting And Procurement

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks a vendor for the installation of interpretive historic signs in Washington, DC. The selected contractor will be responsible for preparing, fabricating, and installing four new interpretive signs. The vendor must provide the Adobe InDesign file with narrative text, image content, and layout for the signs, determine and finalize locations, and manage submission of permit applications to relevant agencies.

Other key requirements include fabrication and installation of exterior signs in public spaces, coordination with municipal agencies, utilities, and neighboring property owners, safe excavation in utility-dense areas, installation of sign footings, foundations, or posts as per engineered specifications, and implementation of pedestrian protection, traffic control, and public-space safety measures. The scope emphasizes both skilled fabrication and thorough coordination to ensure compliance and safety throughout the installation process.

Source attribution

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