Fabrication and Installation of Historical Markers

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA) is soliciting proposals for the fabrication and installation of the 5th & Pleasant Black Heritage Trail historical markers and signs. The project includes a series of twenty-one free-standing signs, combining eighteen low-profile markers and three pedestrian totem (trailhead) signs. The signs will provide historical information at each location and reflect the Fifth Avenue Pleasant Street neighborhood’s historic aesthetic. The selected vendor will be responsible for utility locate services, graphic design, site plans, permitting, fabrication, installation, and warranty and maintenance. • The project requires a minimum of three years of responsible experience in the relevant trade. • The vendor must demonstrate experience working with state or local governments on similar projects. • The signs must be fabricated and installed in accordance with the provided designs and specifications. • The vendor must provide a warranty plan and maintenance guide based on final selected materials. • The project has a budget, but the exact amount is not specified. • The City of Gainesville has a local preference policy, which gives a preference to local businesses in the evaluation process. • The City also has a living wage requirement, which applies to contracts solicited by the City after midnight on March 31, 2021.