RFP2026-12-08 for Sign Services

The Liquor Distribution Branch of the Province of British Columbia has issued RFP2026-12-08 to secure a contractor for comprehensive sign services, including design, fabrication, installation, and project management. The scope covers approximately 198 BCLIQUOR stores, 39 BC Cannabis Stores, and distribution centers in Delta, Kamloops, and Burnaby. The selected provider must possess a sign manufacturing facility capable of producing over 200 signs annually, housing signs up to 40 feet long, and storing six pallets of inventory. The contract is estimated to run from March 1, 2027, to March 1, 2028, with four optional one-year extensions. Proponents must have at least five years of experience in similar retail sign services and employ Level C certified welders. Key technical requirements include LED certifications from CSA, Intertek’s ETL, or cULus, and a preference for contractors with a WorkSafeBC Certificate of Recognition. Awards are based on weighted criteria, with 35 points allocated to pricing factors such as annual maintenance, hourly repair and manufacturing rates, and markups. The contractor must provide a dedicated account manager and adhere to strict warranty standards, offering one year for new installations and six months for repairs. All services must comply with BC Government environmentally responsible procurement guidelines and provincial privacy and security standards.