Mr. Randy Wilkes
Superintendent
PO Box 2799
4544 Orange Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
251.424.1730
Board Members
Mr. Randy McKinney, President
Dr. Nelson Bauer, Vice President
Mr. Stephen Lewis
Mrs. Lisa Nix
Mrs. Shannon Robinson
Bid Number: 2026-0004
Issue Date: May 13, 2026
PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID
OUTDOOR DIGITAL MARQUEE SIGNS
The Orange Beach Board of Education hereby solicits sealed bids from qualified vendors for
the furnishing, delivery, removal, and installation of outdoor digital marquee signs and
related services for Orange Beach City Schools in accordance with applicable Alabama bid
laws.
Bids shall include all labor, materials, equipment, delivery, installation, software, permitting,
and related services necessary to complete the project.
Project Scope
The project generally consists of the following:
Orange Beach Middle and High School
● One double-sided outdoor LED marquee sign
● Approximate display size: 3' x 7.875'
● 3.8mm pixel pitch
● Custom top sign
● Removal of existing sign and LED display
● Installation of a new display system
● Wireless modem capability if network access is unavailable at the sign location
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● Software package
● Lifetime technical support
● Applicable permitting and contractor licensing
Orange Beach Elementary School
● One double-sided outdoor LED marquee sign
● Approximate display size: 3' x 7.875'
● 3.8mm pixel pitch
● Custom top sign
● Installation of a new display system
● Wireless modem capability
● Software package
● Lifetime technical support
● Electrical and data drawings
● Applicable permitting and contractor licensing
● Minimum five-year parts warranty and one-year labor warranty
The successful bidder shall coordinate all permitting and comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Bidders shall possess all applicable licenses and certifications required under Alabama law
and shall provide proof of insurance upon request.
Site visits are recommended and may be conducted at the sole effort and expense of the
bidding company. All vendors shall first report to the appropriate school office upon arrival
prior to accessing campus grounds or project locations.
Bid Pricing Format
Bidders shall provide pricing in the following format:
1. Orange Beach High School Marquee Sign
○ Equipment
○ Removal
○ Installation
○ Software
○ Modem/Connectivity
○ Warranty
○ Total Turnkey Cost
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2. Orange Beach Elementary School Marquee Sign
○ Equipment
○ Installation
○ Software
○ Modem/Connectivity
○ Warranty
○ Total Turnkey Cost
3. Total Combined Project Cost
All pricing shall include shipping, delivery, labor, permits, applicable fees, and all costs
necessary for a complete operational installation.
All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:
“Outdoor Digital Marquee Sign Bid”
Bid specifications may be obtained beginning Monday, May 18, 2026.
Questions regarding this bid shall be directed to:
Randy Wilkes, Superintendent
Orange Beach City Schools
4544 Orange Beach Boulevard
Orange Beach, Alabama 36561
All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:
Sealed bids will be received until:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
10:00 AM
at the following location:
Orange Beach Board of Education
4544 Orange Beach Boulevard
Orange Beach, Alabama 36561
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time in the Board Room.
Bids received after the stated deadline will not be opened or considered.
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The Orange Beach Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive
technicalities, award by item or in whole, and accept the bid determined to be in the best
interest of the school system.
All vendors shall comply with applicable Alabama bid laws, immigration laws, and all other
applicable federal and state requirements.
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