IRFP 902793 Signage and Wayfinding Master Planning Services

The County of Alameda is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive signage and wayfinding master plan for the 9‑level, 406,528‑sq‑ft Alco Park Garage in Oakland. The contractor will inventory existing signs, assess accessibility and code compliance, identify deficiencies, and produce design standards, location plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates. The scope includes virtual kickoff, optional site visits, detailed reporting, and optional support for future sign fabrication and installation bidding. The initial three‑year contract (with a two‑year renewal option) emphasizes deliverables such as an inventory database, Existing Conditions Assessment Report, Wayfinding Analysis, Master Plan, and optional Phase 4/5 support. The award is expected in November 2026 with work to commence December 2026. • Conduct full inventory of all existing permanent, temporary, regulatory, digital, and wayfinding signs in the garage. • Produce a searchable digital signage database with photos, dimensions, messages, compliance status, and replacement priority. • Deliver an Existing Conditions Assessment Report with capital‑budget planning and cost estimates. • Perform wayfinding analysis, stakeholder interviews, and produce a Signage & Wayfinding Needs Assessment Report. • Develop a Master Plan containing design standards, sign families, location plans, technical specs, and phased implementation recommendations. • Optional Phase 4: bidding support for future sign fabrication/installation contracts. • Optional Phase 5: implementation oversight for the awarded fabrication/installation contract.