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CITYWIDE DIGITAL DISPLAY PROGRAM

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RFQ/P 26-005QState & Local

Response Deadline11/19/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

AI Contract Overview

The City of Carson is seeking qualified firms for solicitation 26-005Q to develop and implement a Citywide Digital Display Program. This comprehensive initiative aims to integrate digital banners, displays, electronic signage, interactive kiosks, and supporting electrical and communications infrastructure to enhance public communication, promote economic development, and establish a cohesive city identity. A primary driver for this program is the City's role as a host for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, where the infrastructure will be used to provide timely information to visitors and residents. The City is specifically looking for a partner to provide end-to-end services, including planning, design, engineering, installation, operation, and maintenance, as well as marketing, branding, and the development of revenue-generating sponsorship or advertising models to ensure long-term financial sustainability. The procurement follows a two-part process: Part 1 is a Request for Qualifications to shortlist firms based on experience and organizational capacity, while Part 2 is a Request for Proposals where shortlisted firms will submit detailed technical designs, cost proposals, and implementation strategies. The final award may be based on a best-value determination. Selected contractors must comply with public works prevailing wage requirements and provide performance and payment bonds issued by a California-admitted surety. Contract administration includes a phased payment structure, with Phase 1 payments typically processed within 45 days and Phase 2 progress payments within 30 days of receiving undisputed invoices. All submissions must be uploaded in PDF format via the PlanetBids portal by the November 19, 2026, deadline.

General Info

Carson seeks a firm to design and implement a citywide digital display program.

Agency

California → Purchasing Department of City of Carson

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

701 E. Carson Street Carson, California 90745, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

City of Carson - Exhibits A and B General Attachments and Agreement

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City of Carson RFQ/P #26-005Q: Citywide Digital Display Program

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High

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PostedOct 12

Contract opportunity posted

Response DeadlineNov 19

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/19/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → Purchasing Department of City of Carson

Contacts1 person available

OfficeCA, USA

Organization / AgencyCalifornia → Purchasing Department of City of Carson

Office AddressCA, USA

Contacts

Josilla TogiolaContact

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Scope: The City of Carson ("City") is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms or teamswith demonstrated experience in the planning, design, engineering, furnishing, installation,integration, operation, and maintenance of digital banners, digital displays, electronic signage,digital gateway or placemaking features, interactive kiosks, billboards, supporting electrical andcommunications infrastructure, or similar public-facing technologies, as well as associatedmarketing, branding, content programming and management, advertising, and sponsorshipservices.The City intends to use a two-part procurement process to identify a qualified firm to develop andimplement a Citywide Digital Display Program that enhances the City's ability to communicateinformation to residents, businesses, and visitors while providing an attractive, reliable, andmaintainable addition to the City's public infrastructure.The City envisions the proposed program as more than a collection of digital signs or displays.The program should integrate communications, technology, marketing, placemaking, design, andCity identity to enhance the public realm, provide timely information, promote Carson'sdestinations and activities, support economic development, and create attractive and memorablevisual features throughout the community.As a major host city for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Carson is preparing to hostfive Olympic sports, including Rugby Sevens, archery, field hockey, tennis, and track cycling. TheCity recognizes a unique opportunity to enhance its ability to communicate timely information,promote Carson as a destination, and create a welcoming environment for residents, businesses,visitors, and event attendees. The proposed Citywide Digital Display Program is intended tosupport these efforts while establishing a long-term communications and marketing resource thatwill continue to serve the community beyond the Games.The City is also interested in opportunities to enhance the financial sustainability and long-termvalue of the Citywide Digital Display Program. This may include sponsorships, advertisingpartnerships, revenue-sharing opportunities, promotional partnerships or other approaches thatcould generate revenue, offset program costs, or provide additional value to the City.Through this two-part process, the City is seeking not only a qualified team, but also the benefitof the shortlisted Respondents' expertise in determining the appropriate mix of digital displaytechnologies, locations, implementation strategies, ownership and operating structures, andfinancial models for the program. The City has intentionally retained flexibility in these areas so itcan evaluate alternative approaches during Part 2.
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