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Garrett College is seeking proposals for the design, development, and production of a donor wall for their new athletics facility. The donor wall should honor gifts, recognize donors across three giving levels, incorporate college branding, and allow for future additions of names. The vendor must provide a plan for ongoing support for updating donor names. Proposals are due by May 29, 2026, by 5:00 PM. The estimated total cost should not exceed $10,**** will be completed by Garrett College facilities. Proposals must include project manager credentials, a statement of interest, color design submissions, a plan for maintaining and updating donor names, a project timeline, a budget outline, photos of previous similar work, and at least two customer references. Proposals may be subject to disclosure under the Maryland Public Information Act. No email, telephone, fax, or verbal quotations will be accepted. The award will be made via purchase order or institutional contract, contingent upon satisfactory delivery. Garrett College retains ownership of final approved designs and will not reimburse for proposal preparation costs. The evaluation criteria include demonstrated experience, design quality and creativity, cost and overall value, ability to meet project timelines, and references. A mandatory site visit opportunity is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with an RSVP required by Wednesday, May 6, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST. The vendor will be selected by Friday, June 5, 2026, and all candidates will be notified via email. Production and delivery should be completed for an unveiling in September 2026.
The bid notice states that production and delivery should be completed for unveiling in September 2026.
The bid notice states that payment is contingent upon satisfactory delivery of agreed deliverables.
The bid notice states that proposals will be evaluated based on demonstrated experience with donor recognition or similar projects, quality and creativity of proposed design concepts, cost and overall value to the college, ability to meet project timelines, and references from comparable projects.
The bid notice requires proposals to include the name and contact information for the project manager, along with credentials, and photos of previous similar work, and at least 2 customer references, and contact information for similar work.
The bid notice states there is an opportunity to view the site in person on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, and an RSVP is required by Wednesday, May 6, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.
The bid notice does not require sample submission.
The bid notice states that the vendor is able to meet the financial and project needs, not exceeding $10,****.
