Wayfinding Signage for Clear Creek Trail

The City of Wheat Ridge, a home-rule municipality in the northwest Denver metropolitan area with approximately 33,000 residents, is soliciting proposals for wayfinding signage along the Clear Creek Trail under solicitation number 26-39. The project, managed by the Parks, Forestry & Open Space department, aims to enhance public navigation and access along the trail using the City’s Best Value procurement model, which evaluates proposers based on qualifications, price, product quality, service capabilities, and alignment with the City’s policies and budget. The solicitation was posted on July 6, 2026, with responses due by July 30, 2026, and the place of performance is within Colorado, specifically involving the Clear Creek Trail corridor adjacent to the City’s unique topography. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government and places emphasis on thoughtful, community-centered infrastructure improvements that reflect its suburban character and proximity to major transportation routes like Interstate 70. Primary contact for the solicitation is James Roemmelt, Forestry and Open Space Supervisor, reachable at 720-297-4825 or jroemmelt@wheatridge.gov, with Whitney Mugford-Smith, Procurement Manager, serving as the secondary point of contact at 720-517-9337 or wmsmith@wheatridge.gov. All proposals must be submitted through the City’s open procurement portal, and bidders are expected to demonstrate experience in outdoor signage installation, durability in weather-exposed environments, compliance with accessibility standards, and familiarity with local trails and community needs. The City seeks solutions that enhance visitor experience while supporting environmental stewardship and public safety along the Clear Creek Trail.