Civic Wayfinding Initiative Services

The Vendor is required to provide for the provision and supply of a wayfinding signage Plan for city.
- the plan is to create a framework and implementation strategy that will result in enhanced accessibility and user experience of the city’s network of green spaces, amenities/destinations and the community’s downtown area.
- The City understands the value of parks, trails and place making in a vibrant community and there is a recognized need for enhanced navigation and informative signage that supports, encourages and enhances the community’s use of these areas and amenities.
- The project will result in a plan that will incorporate consistent signage, interpretive materials, technology, improve wayfinding, place making and engage the community in the creation of the plan.
- The recommendations related to the City’s parks and trail systems will include considerations related to:
•    Educational opportunities on the environment,
•    Cultural history;
•    Directional signage;
•    Park and trail use limitations; and
•    Support emergency response in the parks through identifiable nomenclature and markers.
- A consultant would be hired to complete an inventory of current and possible sign/information locations, research and compilation of potential information to be used as well as provide recommendations for possible technology requirements
- Wayfinding Plan outlining at a minimum:
•    Review of existing park, trail and downtown signage in the city
•    Background document review of current planning documents, bylaws and policies related to the project.
•    Jurisdictional scan of wayfinding, place making and directional signage used in up to ten identified municipalities.
•    Identification of current gaps in wayfinding signage and recommendations.
•    Integration of place making principles to ensure signage contributes to sense of place, community identity, and supports economic, cultural, and recreational vibrancy
•    Tourist orientated directional sign recommendations.
•    List of sign removal, replacement and enhancement locations.
•    Wayfinding system design for both parks and trails, and the city’s downtown, with consideration for city identification signs to be unique as a sub brand.
•    Facilities, highlighting locations, destinations how to get to facilities
•    Technology recommendations and integrations with current and future systems.
•    Incorporating the 10 principles of crime, prevention though environmental design (CPTED).
•    Wayfinding graphic standards, with consideration for accessibility and integration of standardized infographics.
•    Phased project implementation with recommendations for implementation over several years.
•    Standardized sign content that outlines standards for sign content to be used on the various types of signs, which may also include map images.
•    Signage guidelines and graphics outlining the standardized use will be provided as vector files.
•    Outside sign orientation package (making sure it includes all software and technology needed to all location of signs).
•    Wherever possible, recommendations should incorporate the state traffic signage program pict-o-gram inventory.
•    Consider opportunities for distinctive wayfinding signage design within the city area.
•    Engagement with various community partners and council committees.

- Contract Period/Term: 3 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: August 29, 2025