DC Courts Signage and Wayfinding System

SERVICES: The District of Columbia Courts (the Courts) are seeking a qualified Contractor in the DC Metro Area with experience in the field of Architectural or Graphic Design/Signage who is interested in providing Signage & Wayfinding Services including the (1) development and management of signage policies, processes and procedures for all signage types; (2) the design, procurements, fabrication and installation of all signage types; and (3) coordination with all DC Courts contractors required to execute all signage related tasks in fulfillment of requirements herein.

CONTRACT TYPE: The resulting contract will be a Hybrid Contract:

A) Fixed Price component for management and other direct cost

B) Cost Reimbursable component for the production/procurement and cost associated with installation of the signage.

The Pre-Proposal Briefing (On-site Meeting) will be held on April 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM at:

District of Columbia Courts

Moultrie Court House (500 Indiana Av)

4th Floor-Training Room 4640

Offerors shall provide the following information no later than April 15 , 2024:

1. Full name of attendee


2. Name of the Company affiliated with

TERM OF THE CONTRACT: The term of the contract will be five (5) years, two (2) base years from date of award with three (3) option years. The date of award shall be the date the Contracting Officer signs the contract document.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: OVERVIEW OF SITE & FACILITIES

The Judiciary Square Campus and Facilities

The Courts’ functions and personnel are housed primarily in the Judiciary Square neighborhood of the District of Columbia. The Courts currently maintain approximately 1.5 million gross square feet (GSF) of space within seven (7) District-owned buildings in Judiciary Square and maintain the grounds surrounding those buildings.

REQUIRED SERVICES

The contractor shall (1) provide all required services and (2) shall demonstrate required experience and skills utilizing contemporary digital platforms and software to initiate, manage, and complete the following signage-related tasks:

1. Perform reviews of architectural drawings and construction documents and coordinate with AOR for inclusion of room numbering, signage schedules, and all other signage-related requirements in construction documentation for all DC Courts’ maintenance and capital projects.


2. Develop signage shop drawings required for all DC Courts maintenance and capital projects and proposed signage-related tasks.


3. Design all facility sign types.


4. Development of specifications, signage schedules, and message schedules for all facility sign types.


5. Preparing solicitation packages to procure all facility sign types.


6. Procure and/or fabricate all facility signage types.


7. Install all facility signage types.


8. Develop and maintain a digital record of all signs in DC Courts’ facilities; and identify new signage requirements/needs to maintain visual consistency and facilitate wayfinding in all facilities.


9. Coordination with other DC Courts contractors to integrate digital signage record with DC Courts’ record facility drawings.


10. Update DC Courts signage standards and specifications.


11. Design, fabricate, coordinate, and install all signage in support of DC Courts’ personnel moves.