This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Monticello, Minnesota. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Monticello (City) is requesting proposals from qualified firms for preparation of a comprehensive community sign guide, to include sign design, plans and specifications. There is no expressed or implied obligation for the City to reimburse responding firms for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request. The City of Monticello shall not be liable for any expenses incurred by the applicant including but not limited to expenses associated with the preparation of the proposals, preparation of a compensation (fees) schedule or final contract negotiations. Proposers are solely responsible for delivering their proposals to the City before the deadline. Any proposal received after the deadline will not be considered. It is anticipated the selection of a firm will be completed by September 22, 2022. Following the notification of the selected firm, it is expected a contract will be executed between both parties following the September 26, 2022 meeting of the City Council. The City reserves the right without prejudice to reject any or all proposals submitted. During the evaluation process, the City reserves the right, where it may serve the City's best interest, to request additional information or clarificationsfrom proposers, or to allow corrections of errors or omissions. Firms may be requested to make oral presentations to the Selection Committee as part of the final evaluation process. The City reserves the right to retain all proposals submitted and to use any ideas in a proposal regardless of whether that proposal is selected. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance bythe firm of the conditions contained in this request for proposals, unless clearly and specifically noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in the contract between the City and the firm selected. The City of Monticello is seeking a comprehensive plan to guide placement of public facility signage. The desired plan will support the addition of new signs, gradual replacement of existing signs and consolidation of signage where appropriate. As signs are added or replaced, the City desires the development and installation of signage which is reflective of the City's more recent brand, logo and color components, while incorporating style references already in place to maintain consistency and cohesion as transitions are made within the community. Existing sign style reference images and brand information is provided as Appendix B of this document. All materials, including models, reports, design, diagrams, images, plans and specifications and other information generated in connection with performance of this Agreement shall be the property of the City. Completion of the work as detailed within the scope and all deliverables are expected by November 30, 2022. Inquiries concerning the request for proposals and the subject of the request for proposals must be addressed to: Hayden Stensgard Community & Economic Development Coordinator (763)-271-3206 Hayden.stensgard@ci.monticello.mn.us All responses, questions, and correspondence should be directed to Hayden Stensgard. In the interest of fairness to all respondents, do not contact other staff or elected or appointed officials. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the firm of the conditions contained in this request for proposal unless clearly and specifically noted in the proposalsubmitted and confirmed in the contract between the City and the firm selected. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive all technicalities and accept any proposal deemed to be in the city's best interest. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.