City of Sedalia Issues Invitation for Bids for Community Wayfinding Signage Project

The City of Sedalia today released Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2026-007, inviting qualified vendors to submit proposals for the design, fabrication, and installation of distinctive wayfinding signage throughout the community.

This project is part of Sedalia’s ongoing strategy to strengthen tourism,, support local businesses, and make it easier for residents and visitors alike to find key destinations. The new signage system will highlight Sedalia’s cultural, recreational, and historic sites with clear, consistent, and attractive designs.

This project is an important investment in how Sedalia welcomes visitors. Attractive, consistent signage will showcase our unique destinations while supporting economic development and tourism.

The project is funded in part by a 50/50 cash matching grant from the Missouri Division of Tourism’s Marketing Platform Development Grant Program, with a total budget of $60,000. All work must be completed by June 30, 2026 to meet grant requirements.

Under the IFB, the City is seeking a qualified vendor to deliver comprehensive services, including design, fabrication, and installation along City and MoDOT rights-of-way. Requirements include:

• Coordination with City staff to approve final designs and digital mockups
• Fabrication meeting City-specified guidelines (including black powder-coated poles, cantilever brackets, and reflective coatings complaint with MUTCD standards)
• Complete installation services, including utility locates and compliance with MoDOT regulations
• Providing all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and incidentals needed for successful project delivery

Bid Requirements and Details

• Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the Office of the City Clerk, 200 South Osage Avenue, Sedalia, MO 65301
• Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked with IFB 2026-007 Wayfinding Signs, company name, and bid opening date/time
• All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers on August 12, 2025
• Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and be prepared to furnish payment and performance bonds covering 100% of the contract price
• Compliance with OSHA 10-hour safety training requirements, E-Verify enrollment, Missouri’s anti-discrimination and anti-boycott provisions, and City business licensing requirements is mandatory

The full bid packet, including specifications, design guidelines, maps, forms, and legal requirements, is available starting today at https://www.sedalia.com/bids-rfps/ifb-2026-007-wayfinding-signs/.