Wayfinding and Signage System

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Pearl City, Hawaii, United StatesPosted 15 days agoDeadline: May 18th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Hawaii is seeking a vendor to design and implement a comprehensive wayfinding and signage system, including brand style development.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be registered on HIePRO
Must have a minimum of three completed projects demonstrating design and oversight of third-party fabrication and installation, preferably in higher education
Must demonstrate a history of culturally sensitive design practices
Must be compliant in Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) prior to contract award
Must provide references from at least three higher education institutions
Must have insurance coverage with at least an A – VII Financial Rating

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $300,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

RFP Advertised and Issued: April 22nd, 2026

Closing Date for Submission of Questions: April 29th, 2026

University Response to Offeror's Questions: May 4th, 2026

Closing Date for Receipt of Proposals: May 18th, 2026

Proposal Review Period: May 18th, 2026 – June 5th, 2026

Contractor Selection and Award: June 8th, 2026

Contract Start Date (Tentative): June 15th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 29th, 2026

Issuing Agency

University Of Hawaii

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks a vendor to develop a comprehensive wayfinding and signage system in Hawaii. The scope includes the design and development of various signage types such as vehicular and pedestrian directional signs, building identification signs, parking and regulatory signage, and campus maps. Vendors are expected to provide design mockups and renderings, as well as sign placement and location plans.

Additionally, the project calls for creating messaging hierarchy and sign content, a detailed brand style guide, brand story and usage principles, and visual examples of how the brand will be applied across different media. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by April 29, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.