ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Request for Proposal # 1087
FOR
Youngwood Campus Exterior Signage
DATE DUE: May 7, 2026, on or before 2:00 P.M. EDT
SUBMIT TO/POINT OF CONTACT:
Joshua Howell
Director of Purchasing
Westmoreland County Community College
145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697
howelljo@westmoreland.edu
724-925-4185
Westmoreland County Community College
Request for Proposal #1087
Youngwood Campus Exterior Signage
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 COLLEGE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS
1.1 General College Information
1.2 Scope of Work
1.3 CARES Act Grant Disclosure
1.4 Proposal Due Date
1.5 Calendar
1.6 Issuing Office
1.7 Instructions to Vendors
1.8 Format for Response
2 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
2.1 Terms and Conditions
FORMS
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Pricing Form
References
Acknowledgement Form
Certification of Contract/Bidder
Non-Collusion Affidavit Instructions
Non-Collusion Affidavit
Business Size and Class Certification Form
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Westmoreland County Community College
Request for Proposal #1087
Youngwood Campus Exterior Signage
1.1 GENERAL COLLEGE INFORMATION
Since its founding in 1970, Westmoreland County Community College has provided affordable, high-
quality, postsecondary education to thousands of southwestern Pennsylvania residents.
Westmoreland is a comprehensive community college serving approximately 5,554 students each fall
and spring semester at seven locations and online. The college encompasses the main campus and
six education centers in Westmoreland, Fayette, and Indiana counties, strategically located to serve
every area of the region.
The main campus is located in rural Youngwood, PA, a short distance from the New Stanton
Interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike off of US Route 119. The 80-acre campus comprises four
buildings: Student Achievement Center, Health and Culinary Center, Science Innovation Center and
the Business and Industry Center all of which contain general classrooms, smart classrooms and
laboratories with modern equipment that provide opportunities for students to gain hands-on
experiences in a variety of career fields. The Student Achievement Center also contains the college
bookstore, library, student activities center, gymnasium and fitness center, and more. In addition,
there are athletic fields for baseball, softball, soccer and other sporting activities.
Westmoreland’s state-of-the-art Advanced Technology Center offers education and training for
students and incumbent workers in advanced manufacturing. Occupying 73,500-square-feet-of-
space at RIDC-Westmoreland in Mount Pleasant, the center features numerous specialized labs to
enhance learning including computer-aided drafting and design, computer numerical control,
electronics, energy, metallurgy and welding/virtual welding.
Complementing the credit programming are a full array of student services, including financial aid,
tutoring, and career placement, and student life activities such as intercollegiate athletics, intramurals
and clubs.
The college also offers a variety of continuing education courses in workforce training, professional
development, health care, computer training, personal enrichment, and public safety.
Westmoreland works with government, business and community leaders to continually develop and
offer innovative and educational programs to improve the lives of the constituents it serves.
A full description of the Westmoreland College experience can be found at www.westmoreland.edu.
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1.2 SCOPE OF WORK
Westmoreland County Community College
Request for Proposal #1087
Youngwood Campus Exterior Signage
Westmoreland County Community College is seeking a qualified vendor to remove and replace the
wayfinding signs at the Youngwood, PA campus.
• The job will include the removal of the old signage, prepare and pour concrete bases,
production of new signage and the installation of the new signage.
• This service will require permits to be obtained to perform the work/services of this project.
• A new concrete base will need to framed and poured for each sign base with anchors.
Please see attachment exhibits for further clarification on size, quantity, colors and location:
Exhibit
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1.2
1.3
Name
Type A Sign Specs
Type B Sign Specs
Grounds Map 2
Description
Youngwood (WYW) Specs for 3 signs (refer to Section 1.21)
Youngwood (WYW) Specs for 3 signs (refer to Section 1.22)
Mapping locations for each sign
1.21 Sign A:
WYW Type A Signage (3) – Three total signs are needed and will feature locations on both sides.
They will NOT be illuminated. The locations identified on each side of the signs must be changeable.
Bidding companies must provide the cost of each location plate so estimates for future changes can
be identified separately from the cost of the total sign and installation. The changing of a plate needs
to be able to be done by college staff. It cannot require specialized tools or technicians that would be
contracted for the work. Signs are to be 10 ft high. Colors are identified in documents included. Each
location panel is requested to be 5”. See document outline for details.
1.22 Sign B:
WYW Type B Signage (3) – Three total signs are needed and will feature locations on both sides.
They will NOT be illuminated. The locations identified on each side of the signs must be changeable.
Bidding companies must provide the cost of each location plate so estimates for future changes can
be identified separately from the cost of the total sign and installation. The changing of a plate needs
to be able to be done by college staff. It cannot require specialized tools or technicians that would be
contracted for the work. Signs are to be 6 ft high. Colors are identified in documents included. Each
location panel is requested to be 5”. See document outline for details.
1.23 Additional Specifications
• Identify any warranties available for signage based on aluminum construction and concrete
base/steel anchors.
• Final signage will need to be approved by the College before production.
• Please note all colors listed as official approved colors.
• Please refer to the Price Bid Form to list all cost breakdowns. Please identify others costs not
included in the Price Bid Form with an explanation for the cost(s).
1.3 CARES ACT GRANT DISCLOSURE
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Westmoreland County Community College
Request for Proposal #1087
Youngwood Campus Exterior Signage
When issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations and other
documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal money, U.S.
Department of Education grantees shall clearly state: 1) the percentage of the total costs of the
program or project which will be financed with Federal money; 2) the dollar amount of Federal funds
for the project or program; and 3) the percentage and dollar amount of the total costs of the project or
program that will be financed by non-governmental sources.
Recipients must comply with these conditions under Division B, Title V, Section 505 of Public Law
115-245, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019.
1.4 PROPOSAL DUE DATE
The due date of this RFP is Thursday, May 7, 2026 on or before 2:00 p.m., EDT. Responses must
be clearly marked with the RFP number and RFP title listed in this document and your
company name in the lower left corner of the outer envelope or box. Submissions must also
be emailed to howelljo@westmoreland.edu on or before the due date. The time of submission
will be based on when the email is received. The paper copy must be mailed and cannot be
dropped off on campus. The purchasing department will distribute the copies to proper personnel.
The college will not consider or examine late responses. Amended responses will not be considered
unless they are received in the Purchasing Department on or before the above date and time. The
official copy must contain the complete response and related materials. A duly constituted corporate
official legally capable of binding the contractor must sign responses.
The college reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or any part thereof.
1.5 CALENDAR
Date
Event
Friday, April 10, 2026
RFP Issued
Friday, April 17, 2026, by 2:00 P.M. EDT Questions due to Joshua Howell at
howelljo@westmoreland.edu
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, prior 5:00
P.M. EDT
Addendum emailed (if applicable)
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. Acknowledgement / Intent to Propose
EDT
Thursday, May 7, 2026, on or before
2:00 P.M. EDT
Proposals must be submitted to the
Purchasing Department
howelljo@westmoreland.edu
May 27, 2026
Recommendation to the Board
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.