Morristown Wayfinding Signage

The City of Morristown, Tennessee, issued solicitation RFQ-2026-0001 on August 5, 2026, to secure professional services for the planning, design, and implementation of a comprehensive Wayfinding Signage Program. This initiative is a key component of the city's Downtown Revitalization efforts and is supported by secured grant funding. The primary objectives are to establish a consistent visual identity for the downtown area, improve navigation for both pedestrians and motorists, and support local tourism and economic development. The scope of work includes conducting assessments of existing navigation challenges, creating GIS-based sign location mapping and digital inventories, and developing a cohesive plan with design guidelines and cost estimates. The resulting system may feature vehicular and pedestrian directional signs, gateway monument signage, parking identification, and informational kiosks. Qualified firms or teams must submit their qualifications by September 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Submissions must include five hard copies and one digital copy via thumb drive, delivered in a sealed envelope to Lisa Baker at the City of Morristown offices. Evaluation criteria focus on demonstrated experience with similar projects within the last five years, the qualifications of the project team, the proposed methodology for community engagement and design, and the ability to adhere to the grant's specific timeline and budget. Applicants are required to provide a cover letter, firm background, resumes for lead designers and project managers, three relevant project examples, and three client references. The city may request in-person oral presentations or telephone interviews as part of the final selection process.