As of April 17, 2023, this solicitation has been awarded to a design firm. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: The City of St. Joseph seeks a highly qualified consultant with experience developing plans for vehicular and pedestrian wayfinding and integrated signage to work in conjunction with the City, the Downtown Development Authority, and other relevant stakeholders such as the Department of Public Works and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, to develop a wayfinding and signage plan, including analysis, system design, implementation planning and implementation oversight for various forms of signage while prioritizing safety. The work will begin upon award of the contract and is expected to proceed in phases. Bidders should lay out a timeframe that aligns with the phases identified below, noting that the City would like to have phases 1 through 3 completed with sufficient time to have a small amount of new signage fabricated and installed before Memorial Day, 2023, if at all possible. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to provide interested firms with sufficient information to submit proposals for consideration by the City of St. Joseph (City) in connection with its needs for Wayfinding and Signage Program for Downtown St. Joseph. Favorable pricing will be one element of the selection process, but the experience of the firm, qualifications, direct experience and ability of assigned staff, completeness of the level of service proposed and timeliness of service proposed by the bidder will be significant factors in the award of this contract. The final decision on the selection of the bidder for this project will be determined by the City Commission. The City reserves the right to reject any proposals or parts of proposals. The City also reserves the right to waive any irregularities, inconsistencies, or take whatever action is appropriate as determined by the City to be in the best interest of the City. The City of St. Joseph, with a population of approximately 8,000, is located on the west coast of Michigan. We are part of a small town chain stretching from the state line along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan. St. Josephs location along the beaches of Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph River, as well as its close proximity to major metropolitan areas such as Chicago, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and Detroit, makes it a premier tourist destination for visitors throughout the Midwest. St. Josephs small-town charm, high quality of life, excellent schools, and site as the headquarters for major employers, i.e., Whirlpool Corporation, make it a wonderful place to live year-round. Question Deadline 11/29/2022 at 4:00 PM ET Questions regarding the scope of work to be accomplished may be directed to Emily Hackworth, Assistant City Manager at (269) 983-0443 ext. 349 or by email at ehackworth@sjcity.com. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.
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