Signs Fabrication and Installation Services

The Vendor is required to provide the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of light emitting diode (LED) illuminated street name signs on an as-needed basis.
- The fabrication and installation of new LED street name signs, replacement of existing sign faces, and a range of ancillary services such as mounting hardware, welding, and retrofitting.
- Core services
•    Fabricate and install new LED illuminated street name signs in accordance with the design and material specifications provided herein. 
•    Fabricate and replace existing sign faces with new sign panels that meet the required visibility and durability standards. 
•    Provide all necessary labor, materials, and hardware to perform related work, including but not limited to sign cabinet production, LED integration, and structural support.
- Ancillary services
•    Crane truck services – provide crane truck with operator for lifting and placement tasks involving signs or poles.
•    Bucket truck services – provide bucket truck with certified operator for elevated work on traffic signal infrastructure.
•    Electrician labor – journeyman – provide journeyman-level electrician with IMSA level ii certification.
•    Electrician labor – helper – provide electrician’s helper to assist with installations under journeyman supervision.
•    Mounting hardware – furnish and install mounting brackets, adapters, and other required components.
•    LED conversion kits – supply and install retrofit kits for upgrading existing signs to LED illumination.
•    New sign install with weld mounts – perform welding for structural mounting of new signs by Aws-certified welders.
•    Rework of existing sign cabinets – weld repairs – modify or repair sign cabinets using welds and protective finishes.
•    Tach weld with mx brackets – perform tach welds with mx brackets for retrofitting or reinforcing sign mounts.
- Sign fabrication requirements
a. Size and style
•    20 inches x 8 feet two illuminated faces, double-sided sign
•    20 inches x 8 feet one illuminated face, front-side of sign
•    20 inches x 6 feet one illuminated face, shortened and re-centered to a mesa style mount, ba4 20 inches x 9 feet two illuminated faces, double-sided sign
•    20 inches x 9 feet one illuminated face, front-side of sign
•    20 inches x 7 feet one illuminated face, shortened and re-centered to a mesa style mount, ba7 36 inches x 8 feet two illuminated faces, double-sided sign
•    36 inches x 8 feet one illuminated face, front-side of sign
•    36 inches x 6 feet one illuminated face, shortened and re-centered to a mesa style mount, ba10 20 inches x 8 feet one illuminated face, front-side of sign. Yuma style, sign mounted to mast11 20 inches x 
•    Feet one illuminated face, front-side of sign. Yuma style, sign mounted to mast12 36 inches x 8 feet one illuminated face, front-side of sign. Yuma style, sign mounted to mas
•    20 inches x 8 feet two illuminated faces, double-sided sign. Underarm mounted sign with sign-to install on signal pole shaft
•    20 inches x 9 feet two illuminated faces, double-sided sign. Underarm mounted sign with sign-to install on signal pole shaft
•    36 inches x 8 feet two illuminated faces, double-sided sign. Underarm mounted sign with sign-to install on signal pole shaft
- Materials
•    Fabricate aluminum sign frames slightly larger than sign face dimensions.
•    Integrate LED fixtures within the frame for internal illumination.
•    Include one or two sign faces per order, as required.
•    Use 3/16" translucent white Lexan, 3m dg3 reflective sheeting series 4090t, and 3m 1177c EC film.
•    Follow manufacturer-recommended fabrication procedures.
•    Provide G.E. LED products or approved equivalents.
- Sign design
•    Include street name, block number with direction, and city of phoenix logo.
•    Utilize city-provided design files in Gerber omega or Gerber graphics advantage format.
•    Use ClearviewHwy TrueType font.
•    Apply green EC film background with white lettering, logos, and borders.
- Sign fabrication and assembly process
•    Apply sheeting and EC film using manufacturer-approved methods.
•    Use squeeze roll applicators with 60–80 psi pressure (no soap and water).
•    Construct water-resistant rectangular cabinets with weep holes and clean finishes.
•    Match city signage in measurements and aesthetics.
•    Submit shop drawings with offer.
•    Provide artwork and design for sign faces.
•    Produce and submit a working prototype for city review and approval prior to production.
•    Provide all mounting hardware for pole types
•    Integrate LED lighting operating on 120/240v.
•    Include dusk-to-dawn photoelectric switch (sun tech ell-8258 or approved equal).
•    Angle sign face and provide shielding overhang to minimize glare.
•    Paint cabinet with polyurethane or equivalent per city specs.
•    Design cabinets for easy maintenance with top-hinged doors and prop rods.
- Sign installation
•    Provide IMSA 19-1, 3-conductor, #14 stranded cable for sign power.
•    Locate and mount junction boxes per traffic signal engineer direction.
•    Ensure wiring separation from traffic signal cabling.
•    Install signs on designated pole types using approved methods.
•    Obtain structural approval from state licensed structural engineer.
- Contract Period/Term: 5 years
- Pre-Offer Conference (Non-Mandatory) Date: July 30, 2025
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: August 4, 2025