Information Sign Foundations on Perdido Key

Escambia County Facilities Management has issued a solicitation seeking quotes for the installation of two concrete foundation pads to support informational signs along Perdido Key Drive near Johnson's Beach. This effort is in coordination with the United States National Park Service to better manage heavy traffic conditions during peak periods such as spring break, holiday weekends, and special events like the Blue Angels' Air Shows. The new signage, including Watchfire reader boards, will notify visitors in advance if Johnson's Beach parking is full or the park is closed due to emergencies, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and improve public safety. The project also involves coordination with Florida Power and Light to provide electrical connections to the signs. The solicitation, posted on December 15, 2025, calls for interested contractors to submit their quotes by December 23, 2025, with a prior deadline for questions on December 18. The point of contact is the Escambia County Construction Manager, Liz Bush, with backup from Purchasing Coordinator Tammy Straughn. Although detailed technical documents relate to the placement and specifications of the signs, the contract's primary focus is on the construction and installation of the sign foundations and related infrastructure to support this traffic management initiative by the USNPS within Escambia County, Florida.