RFP 023-004 Manchester High School Exterior Signage

This contract concerns the design, fabrication, and installation of exterior way‑finding signage for Manchester High School in Manchester, CT. The school district (Manchester Public Schools) issued an open RFP (023‑004) soliciting bids from sign manufacturers, required compliance with living‑wage ordinances, insurance, and background‑check requirements, and set a submission deadline of 26 Oct 2022. The contract was ultimately awarded to R Design LLC for a total price of $76,955, covering removal of existing signs, design, fabrication, and installation of a comprehensive suite of exterior signs and way‑finding maps. The work includes on‑site surveys, permitting, coordination with the Town of Manchester for utility markings, and compliance with municipal height‑variance meetings. No specific contract term or renewal language is provided. • Scope: full lifecycle – survey, design, permitting, fabricate, install, and replace existing signage. • Value: $76,955 (award price) – a small‑to‑medium fixed‑price project. • Requirements: insurance (CGL $1 M, auto $1 M, umbrella $5 M), living‑wage certification, non‑collusive statement, background‑check compliance, and prohibition on subcontractors without prior approval.