FY26-050-51 Economic Development Office: RFP- Wayfinging Design-Build Questions: Jodie Nazaka (603) 792-6660 jnazaka@manchesternh.gov

**RFP Summary: Wayfinding Design-Build (FY26-050-51)** **Scope of Work:** The City of Manchester seeks a qualified design-build team to create and install a comprehensive wayfinding and gateway signage system. This includes pedestrian, vehicular, and cyclist navigation signage to enhance accessibility and improve perceptions of parking availability. **Key Requirements:** Proposals must include site analysis, conceptual designs, fabrication, and installation of approximately 25 wayfinding signs and 23 parking signs in downtown areas, as well as gateway and park signage. Compliance with federal and state standards (MUTCD) is required. **Budget:** Specific budget details are not provided; however, bidders must include a bid security of 10% of the total bid price and a performance bond upon contract award. **Timeline:** Proposals are due by June 9, 2026. A pre-bid meeting will be held on May 6, 2026. Construction is expected to start by August 2026 and complete by December 2026. **Who Should Consider Bidding:** Design-build firms with experience in signage systems, urban planning, and community engagement are encouraged to apply.