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Recap
RFQ Review +
RFP Preview
4. Path forward. Who's on board?
a.Accomplishments:
i.RFQ vetting
ii.May 28 "Open House"
b.Milestone dates still ahead:
i.June 26 "RFP Proposal Presentations“
ii.July stakeholder & community input
c. Plenty of TBD in between meetings
5. Other Questions?
Topics to address:
1. Recap RFQ process & results
2. Final RFP document, our process, and key dates
ahead
3. Details still to be determined, i.e.:
a. RFP scoring rubric
b. Depth & Breadth of design element
considerations
c. Sign, center circle Art, or a possible combo?
TOURISM MASTER PLAN
Olympic Peninsula Tourism Master Plan 2024-2029
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Expand wayfinding and signage throughout the peninsula
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
GOAL #3 PUBLIC-PRIVATE SECTOR ALIGNMENT
“One immediate action item coming out of this plan is
about investing in welcome signage at the major
points of entry onto the Olympic Peninsula. The
importance of a strong sense of arrival cannot be
overstated, in terms of how that sets the tone for an
entire trip. Signage also imprints a visual identity into
the minds of visitors; it shows how the destination
appreciates visitors; and that the community is
proud of where they live, and they want to share it.
It communicates a warmth of hospitality; and it helps
guide visitors on their journey.”
source https://olympicpeninsula.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Olympic-Peninsula-Tourism-Master-Plan-2024-Feb-25-2024.pdf
RFQ/RFP Marketing
RFQ Finalists Selected for RFP (phase 2) Based on the Following Criteria:
Criteria Max
Score
Rubric
1. Designers Statement 10
1. Sign Designer Statement – No more than 4000 characters
• Contact Information (name, address, phone, email, website).
• Description of most relevant comparable project from the last 12 years.
• Description of your interest in working on this specific project.
2. Comparable Project Experience 25
2. Six (6) digital images of completed past works of public signage
With each sample, please include title, medium, dimensions, year completed,
budget and city or county/state. Work samples must be from the last 12 years
showcasing sign/installations in outdoor spaces
3. Aesthetic excellence in image
samples
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3. “The committee will evaluate all submissions based on design excellence,
innovation, originality, and the sign’s ability to enhance the natural landscape and
communicate the desired messaging. The selection criteria will require designers to
demonstrate experience with public signage projects, using materials suitable for
transportation settings, site-specific design, and collaborating with other artists,
engineers, and fabricators. The potential to create an impactful design for this
public gateway project will score highly on the evaluation criteria.”
4. Site-specific concept 35
4. Site-Specific Concept Design - Submit one (1) concept design comprising a
maximum of four samples that depicts the use of the space from at least two
perspectives. The concept should be inspired by the Olympic Peninsula Tourism
Master Plan, and the heritage and culture of the Olympic Peninsula area.
Extensive public signage portfolios
Exciting signage design concepts
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76
75
69
58
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Average RFQ ScoreRFQ Reviewers
•Marsha
•Steve
•Debbie
•Diana
•Ann
•Shelly
Six RFQ submittals
•2 small business
•1 women owned
•2 listed past/present work with local tribes
Offices in: Port Angeles, Bremerton, Bellingham, Sequim,
Port Townsend, San Francisco/Woodinville
60+ listed relevant clients, e.g.
HQ’s - Expedia, Microsoft, Amazon, T-Mobile, Alaska Air,
Google Seattle.
Stadiums - T-Mobile Park, UW Football Stadium, Climate
Pledge Arena,
Buildings - Sounds Transit, Suncadia, Hyatt Regency
Seattle, Tulalip Resort Casino
RFP Reviewers
•Marsha
•Steve
•Debbie
•Diana
•Ann
•Shelly
•BoCC
•Sarah
•Alexis
Public and stakeholder input: July 2025:
1.Reference check from RFQ submittal
2.Public and stakeholder input, including:
•Local tribes,
•WSDOT
•others By August 1st – Bid Awarded!
May 1, 2025 (5pm PST)
RFQ (Phase 1) Application’s Due
May 15
Notification of (Phase 2) RFP Finalists
June 25, 2025, 3:00pm
RFP Final design presentation of
models & narrative
Gateway signage: project timeline RFQ > RFP
PLENTY To Pack In Before the Final RFP Presentations:
Prep meeting(s) > for Open House (TBD)
Milestone > Open House – 3PM, Hybrid (May 28)
Debrief meeting > reflecting on Open House
Prep > for RFP Final Presentations (TBD)
Milestone > RFP Final Presentations – 3PM, Hybrid (June 26)
Evaluation meeting(s) > Public and Stakeholder input (TBD)
Evaluation meeting > RFP Scores and ID apparent bid winner (TBD)
Milestone > Designer selection announcement for commission - by August 1, 2025
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vSNFT1L3awCeEKl67x-kbHE3Iq0Ydny1/view?usp=sharing
Thank You!
Steve Shively, Special Projects
Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission
P.O. Box 670 | Port Angeles, WA 98362
c. 360.302.4357 | e. specialprojects@olympicpeninsula.org
www.olympicpeninsula.org