What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks wayfinding system design services. This includes design direction through fabrication-ready documents for Tier 1 and Tier 2 elements. The design must establish a core language for typography, color, materials, pictograms, arrows, map style, and destination nomenclature. The system will be based on current brand standards and visual identity.
Scope of work
- Review County plan, LAND studio engagement findings, and City brand standards
- Develop two to three design concepts for the full family of signs
- Establish core design language including typography, color, materials, pictograms, and map style
- Present preferred design direction at stakeholder feedback sessions and to City administration
- Refine preferred direction into a complete family of sign types
- Develop a schedule, sign location plan, and opinion of probable cost
- Produce fabrication-ready design and build documents for Tier 1 and Tier 2 elements
- Provide a concise graphic standards guide and City approval support
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Design excellence and quality of the firm's wayfinding and environmental graphic design portfolio | Not specified |
| Experience designing municipal, district, or campus-scale wayfinding systems | Not specified |
| Experience producing fabrication-ready documents and coordinating with fabricators | Not specified |
| Demonstrated ability to integrate prior community and stakeholder input into design | Not specified |
| Qualifications and availability of key personnel | Not specified |
| Understanding of the Project, as reflected in the approach statement | Not specified |
| Capacity to meet the Project schedule given current workload | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Local presence or partnership with a Northeast Ohio-based sub-consultant is preferred, though not required
- Licensed engineer seal required for structural and foundation details for freestanding signs where required
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter on letterhead
- Firm Profile
- Approach Statement (two pages or fewer)
- Similar Experience (three to five relevant wayfinding projects)
- Project Team and Organization chart
- One-page resumes for key personnel
- Current Workload
- Prior Work with the City or LAND studio
- Engagement Experience
- Certificate(s) of insurance and three references
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) electronic copy as a single PDF (attachment or download link) by email with subject line 'Statement of Qualifications – Cleveland Heights Wayfinding System Design'.