NIA1-751-260000000644-1 | CADILLAC REST AREA DIGITAL SIGN AWARD RECOMMENDATION

The contract pertains to the procurement and installation of a Daktronics digital Smokey the Bear sign at the Cadillac Rest Area in Michigan, with a total award value of $50,745.00 to Universal Sign, Inc. The solicitation, identified as NIA1-751-260000000644-1 and posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 22, 2026, follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, where bidders must first meet all mandatory PASS requirements—submission of a complete proposal document, valid Certificate of Liability Insurance, and State Project Registration—before pricing is evaluated. The award is made to the lowest-priced responsive bidder, with no numerical weights or risk ratings applied to non-price factors. The scope includes fabrication and installation of the digital sign and its base, construction of concrete piers, electrical connection, acquisition of permits, and full site cleanup upon completion. Performance is designated as occurring at various locations in Michigan, with no specific delivery schedule or FOB terms provided. The contracting office is the Gaylord Repair Shop under the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, managed by Lisa Crozier-Green, though no formal Contracting Officer or technical representative designations are explicitly documented. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541430, and no socioeconomic set-asides, small business certifications, or affirmative representations were claimed by any offerors. Although the contract includes pricing for option years, their duration and conditions are unspecified, and no technical specifications, inspection protocols, packaging requirements, or federal contract clauses are detailed. All submissions must be made electronically through the SIGMA VSS portal, and no physical addresses or invoicing procedures are provided, with no accounting codes such as TAS or AAC listed, indicating limited administrative detail beyond the core deliverables and pricing.