26-004QP: On-Call Pedestrian Wayfinding

The City of Seattle is seeking a consultant to provide on-call services for the Seamless Seattle pedestrian wayfinding program. The consultant will be responsible for providing comprehensive services, including wayfinding system planning, wayfinding maps and asset development, updates to existing wayfinding signs and assets, city pedestrian wayfinding system asset management, and community engagement. The contract term is expected to be five years, starting January 2027 and ending in January 2032. The City expects to achieve the following outcomes through this consultant solicitation: identifying and selecting a highly capable and experienced on-call consultant team with familiarity with Seattle geographies and communities to assist in the continued development and management of the Seamless Seattle pedestrian wayfinding program. Some key responsibilities of the consultant include: * Providing wayfinding system planning and design services * Developing wayfinding maps and asset management plans * Updating existing wayfinding signs and assets * Managing the city pedestrian wayfinding system assets * Engaging with the community to inform wayfinding planning and design * Providing technical guidance for sign design and fabrication * Assisting in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of a cartographic data asset management platform The City is looking for a consultant with experience in city wayfinding system planning and design, wayfinding sign content and artworking, and asset management. The consultant should also have experience working with diverse communities and be able to facilitate inclusive stakeholder workshops.