Internally Illuminated Street Name Signs and Retro-reflective Flexible Backplates for District Seven

The Florida Department of Transportation has issued an intended award for solicitation DOT-ITB-26-7002-EG to Econolite Systems, Inc. for the procurement and installation of internally illuminated street name signs and retro-reflective flexible backplates within District Seven. The contract is valued at 997,931.70 dollars, based on the lowest bid price identified during the bid opening on October 10, 2025. The scope of work focuses on improving traffic signage infrastructure through the delivery of durable, code-compliant signage systems across the state of Florida. Administrative requirements for this award are governed by Florida Statutes, specifically Section 287.084 regarding in-state preference and Section 120.57(3) concerning administrative hearing procedures. A critical condition of the award is the mandatory posting of a bond or authorized security; failure to do so constitutes a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, F.S., and may lead to the summary dismissal of any petitions. The intended award was posted on October 15, 2025, with a response deadline of October 20, 2025. Final acceptance of the deliverables is subject to written approval by the Florida Department of Transportation.