The Town of North Attleborough requests proposals from qualified individuals, organizations, or businesses to develop and manage a Downtown Banner Placard Program.
The Downtown Banner Placard Program will grant a qualified individual, organization or business the exclusive right to install and maintain decorative metal placards suspended below the existing banners on approximately 50 decorative light poles throughout the downtown area. This RFP does not include the banners, which will remain unchanged and are owned by the town.
The individual, organization, or business will be responsible for developing a clear purpose for the placard program, including, but not limited to, celebrating civic honors, recognizing sponsorships, or showcasing public art. Their efforts should beautify and
enliven the Downtown District, foster community pride through creative placard designs, and promote engagement from a wide range of local participants, including businesses, nonprofits, civic groups and veterans.
“We encourage individuals, organizations and businesses to share their ideas and help shape a program that reflects the spirit of North Attleborough,” said Town Manager Michael Borg. “The successful proposer will create a program that not only visually enhances our downtown landscape but also celebrates our community and makes a lasting impact in the heart of town.”
How to submit a proposal
The Request for Proposals (RFP) Downtown Banner Placard Program document, including placard design specifications and locations, can be accessed online at nattleboro.com under the town manager’s webpage.
Individuals, organizations and businesses interested in the Downtown Banner Placard Program must submit a one-page cover letter, program description, implementation plan, maintenance strategy, financial model, experience and references, and compliance assurance.
Questions must be submitted via email to the town clerk at pmcnielly@nattleboro.com no later than Monday, Sept. 15. A formal addendum addressing all submitted questions will be published at noon on Friday, Sept. 19.
All proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format to the Office of the Town Manager, Town of North Attleborough, Attention: Town Clerk, at pmcnielly@nattleboro.com with the subject line “Downtown Banner Placard Program Proposal.”
The deadline for submission is no later than noon on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Late submissions will not be accepted.