Fairgrounds Marquee Sign Replacement

Indian River County, Florida, issued Request for Proposals 2025009 for the design, fabrication, permitting, and installation of a new electronic digital marquee sign at the Fairgrounds in Vero Beach. The project requires a State of Florida certified contractor to remove the existing sign and install a high-resolution LED replacement not exceeding 12 feet in height, featuring brightness up to 10,000 nits and remote communication via a cell data modem with a lifetime prepaid data plan. The contractor is responsible for all site assessments, engineering, and obtaining necessary permits in compliance with the Florida Building Code, ADA standards, and local regulations. The selection process utilizes a best-value trade-off methodology based on a 100-point scale, where non-price factors account for 85 percent of the total score. The highest weighted criteria are the sign design and uniqueness (30 points), company experience and financial capacity (20 points), and the price proposal (15 points). Other evaluated factors include software technology, submittal quality, installation approach, warranty, and references. Required warranties include 10 years for parts and 5 years for labor. Contractors must adhere to strict administrative and legal requirements, including registration with E-Verify, submission of an Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit, and disclosure of any relationships with County officials. Insurance requirements include General and Automobile Liability coverage of at least 500,000 dollars per occurrence, provided by a carrier rated A- VII or better by A.M. Best. Proposals were originally due September 19, 2024, but Addendum 1 extended the deadline to October 3, 2024.