Award RFP 2023-010 for Comprehensive Wayfinding Program and authorize staff to enter negotiations with the highest ranked respondent, Don Bell Signs, Inc.

The City of Fort Pierce/Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design, permitting, production, and installation of various types and quantities of wayfinding signs throughout the city. RFP 2023-010 was issued on December 28, 2021 and ten (10) proposals were received by the deadline of February 21, 2023. Staff is seeking authorization to negotiate a contract with the highest ranked respondent, Don Bell Signs, Inc. of Port Orange, Florida for a Comprehensive Wayfinding Program consisting of approximately 62 sign assets (Gateway/Entrance Signs, Wayfinding Directional Signs, District Brand Signs and Public Parking Signs)
 
Wayfinding meets several objectives outlined in the FPRA 2020 Redevelopment Plan including:

• GOAL 10. The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency shall enhance the Agency’s community presence and awareness and develop the area as a regional destination.
• 10.4. The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency shall use the ‘brand’ to develop unique features in the Community Redevelopment Area (e.g. wayfinding signs, paver patterns/styles, shade structures, transit stops, amenities, etc.) and incorporate these items into the built environment.
• 4-point Action Plan – Foster Arts + Culture. Arts are at the foundation of Fort Pierce’s identity. Providing connections and access to the City's existing cultural attractions and cores will reach across the entirety of the community. Additional community and neighborhood gateways are also proposed to help define the extents and entrances of these unique areas, adding to the sense of place and arrival.

Staff recommends approval of the award for RFP 2023-010 to the highest ranked respondent, Don Bell Signs, Inc., and authorization for staff to enter negotiations for a period of 60 days.
 

Staff will proceed as directed by the FPRA Board.
 

Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager
 

Purchasing Division
Evaluation Committee:
                City Engineer
                Public Works Engagement & Outreach Coordinator
                Redevelopment Assistant