Overhead Sign Replacements (Produce and Install

This contract involves a one-time project initiated by the Lee County Port Authority to produce and install sixteen overhead signs at seven different locations along Terminal Access Road at Southwest Florida International Airport. The project is valued between $200,000 and $500,000 and requires bidders to submit their responses electronically via IonWave, with a deadline of November 7, 2025. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of compliance with various certifications and affidavits, including local preference declarations, public entity crimes, foreign entity restrictions, and scrutinized company certifications, all of which must be notarized and submitted as part of the bid package. Bidders are also required to provide a bid bond and reference forms to demonstrate their qualifications and experience. The contractual framework includes detailed provisions for scope of work, licensing, personnel qualifications, standards of service, and payment terms, with a draft Service Provider Agreement outlining the responsibilities of the selected vendor. The project documentation underscores strict adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, including anti-corruption, foreign entity restrictions, and lobbying regulations. The overall process is designed to ensure transparency and compliance, with the bid process incorporating multiple certifications, affidavits, and legal attestations to safeguard the interests of the Authority and ensure the successful completion of the signage replacement project at the airport.