SSV gateway signs - South Shore Village Business Improvement District Gateway Signs bid

TO: PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS                                                                November 7, 2025

RE:  South Shore Village Business Improvement District (BID) Gateway Signs


PROJECT OVERVIEW

The South Shore Village Business Improvement District (BID) Board is seeking a qualified contractor to design and install two gateway signs to identify the district. The signs should incorporate the district’s new logo and brand standards and meet the requirements for a Neighborhood Commercial District Identifier Sign, as defined in UDO Section 39-8.05.C.1-7. The board is interested in exploring different sign styles, construction types, and the potential for illumination at this early stage, as they formulate a budget for the project.

South Shore Village is a vibrant commercial district located on the southern shore of Lake Macatawa, less than a mile southwest of Holland’s downtown. It is a unique point of connection between downtown and the waterfront, with an eclectic mix of shopping, dining, public art, and services that reflect its nautical and local vibe.

Prospective consultants are encouraged to review the South Shore Village Neighborhood Vision and Engagement Plan for additional insights about the area and its goals.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

The bids will be received until JANUARY 5, 2026.

Bids must include the “BID SPECIFICATION FORM” provided.
The City of Holland distributes bid documents through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) website https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cityofholland/ and through the Bids and RFPs page on the City’s website https://www.cityofholland.com/Bids.aspx.

Questions pertaining to the specifications or bid document should be directed to Community & Neighborhood Services (CNS), Anna Schutter a.schutter@cityofholland.com.

A South Shore Village BID Board meeting will be held to answer questions and provide information to potential bidders on November 18 at 1:00pm in Holland City Hall. This optional meeting is in addition to the required meeting, to be held after bid selection.
If planning to attend, please RSVP to Anna Schutter by November 14 at 12:00pm.  Questions and answers from the November 18, 2025 meeting will be published at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cityofholland/ on Friday, November 21, 2025 by 5pm.

Bids are to be irrevocable for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the bid opening and shall not be withdrawn, modified or altered after the bid opening.

Contracts and Purchase orders shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.  In determining the lowest responsible bidder, in addition to price, the items set forth in Section 2-48 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Holland shall be considered.