UF IFAS Monument Sign

Sarasota County is soliciting bids for solicitation 2026-QQ-819 to design, engineer, fabricate, and install a monument sign at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Sarasota, Florida. The project must be completed within 75 days of the purchase order issuance, with work commencing within 7 days. The sign must adhere to Sarasota County branding guidelines, local zoning regulations, and Category 4 hurricane wind resistance standards. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits, coordinating utility markings, and performing all field measurements. The contract is awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method to a responsive and responsible bidder. Bids must not exceed a total cap of 50,000 dollars. To be deemed responsive, bidders must provide a complete pricing proposal, three valid references, active professional licenses, and a No Lobby Affirmation. Required insurance includes 1,000,000 dollars for Commercial General Liability and 2,000,000 dollars for Business Auto Liability, with Sarasota County named as an additional insured. All submissions must be uploaded to the OpenGov Procurement portal by August 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The procurement is subject to Florida law and requires certifications regarding E-Verify compliance, boycott prohibitions, and the exclusion of convicted vendors. Final acceptance and payment are contingent upon the County's inspection at the destination to ensure the work is free from defects and conforms to all technical specifications.