RIPTA 25 Years of Service Wall Plaques

RIPTA is seeking a vendor to design, fabricate, print, and install new wall‑plaque boards for its 25‑year service wall. The work includes three large cherry‑finished laminated plywood boards, a header plaque, and 1,755 aluminum name‑tags (printed and blank) that must be UV‑resistant and installed in the Transportation Building lobby. The contract is funded 80 % by the Federal Transit Administration and 20 % by RIPTA, with a “best‑value” award basis. Vendors must submit a sealed hard‑copy proposal with extensive required forms, and an electronic copy on USB, by the September 28 2026 deadline. • Fabricate three 48″ × 60″ boards and one 8″ × 52″ header plaque matching existing cherry‑laminated finish. • Supply 1,755 aluminum name‑tags (760 printed, 995 blank) that are UV‑resistant. • Install the boards and tags in the lobby, fastening each tag with two screws, and optionally quote installation separately. • Complete all mandatory certifications (DBE, Buy‑America, insurance, bonds, Davis‑Bacon, etc.) and provide a 5 % proposal guarantee.