Site work for an educational facility in Columbia, Maryland. Completed plans call for site work for a educational facility.

Howard Community College (HCC) seeks a qualified, licensed signage fabrication and installation firm to implement a comprehensive, campus-wide exterior signage and wayfinding update. The selected Contractor shall work in close coordination with HCC's Public Relations & Marketing Department (PRM) to provide fabrication, installation, and limited design verification of new signage in accordance with the College's approved rebranding standards and the prior exterior signage survey conducted for HCC. 1. Exterior building mounted identification signs. Develop a unified and branded approach to be used when updating current signage, adding additional signs to existing buildings and garages and planning for additional buildings. 2. Provide services to complete the Howard County sign permitting process with a completed sign permit. This may require a variance for the sign. (Would this exclude sign companies from competing for the installation of the sign) 3. Review existing exterior ground mounted pedestrian wayfinding graphics on existing building and directional signage. Include ground plans and individual sign designs in updated plan. 4. Review messaging and graphics on existing and future roadside wayfinding signage. Include ground plans and individual sign designs in updated plan. 1.2.1 Fabrication and Installation Replace or update approximately 86 signs, including: o Building identification (pin-mounted lettering and shields) o Vehicular and pedestrian wayfinding signs o Directional kiosks and campus map signs o Parking and destination signage Provide new aluminum anodized or powder-coated finishes consistent with HCC brand guidelines. Reuse existing bases and posts where feasible, verifying structural integrity. 1.2.2 Permitting Manage and obtain required Howard County sign permits for all off-campus-visible signage, including preparation of drawings and coordination for variance hearings if needed. 1.2.3 Schedule Work must begin within ten (10) days of Notice-to-Proceed and achieve substantial completion, to allow for occupancy before the Spring Semester. 1.2.4 Coordination Coordinate all field activities with HCCs PR/M, Facilities, and Campus Police for access, safety, and traffic management. Submit shop drawings, finish samples, and a detailed installation plan for approval before fabrication. 1.2.5 Warranty Minimum one-year warranty on installation and materials; five-year warranty on finishes and illumination components. 1.3 Deliverables 1. Verified sign schedule and installation map. 2. Permit applications and approved permits. 3. Fabrication drawings and color samples. 4. Final installation and inspection sign-off report. The Colleges campus is a dynamic physical campus that may change during the contract period, including new buildings. As major permanent changes occur, the selected Contractor will be expected to enter into an appropriate contract amendment incorporating the changes as appropriate. The objective is to replace approximately 86 signs across the main campus including vehicle, pedestrian, and building identification signage to include ensuring Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. Contract Duration: One (1) Base Year plus Two (2) Optional Years [ADA compliance refers to meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and ensures equal access to public spaces, services, programs, and communications]. All questions must be received by close of business Monday, December 22, 2025. The sole point of contact for Howard Community College for this IFB is Dr. Drewry Brown, Director of Procurement. He may be reached via email at dbrown6@howardcc.edu. Firms must carefully examine the IFB and related documents.