Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) and Arrow Boards -Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) and Arrow Boards

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection DOT04125-3 Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focuses on providing Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) and Arrow Boards for traffic management and road safety applications. This contract covers a comprehensive range of signage equipment, specifically categorized under UNSPSC Code 55121700, enabling state and local agencies to procure essential traffic control and safety signaling devices. The IDV offers multiple configurations of PCMS, including different matrix types (Full, Line, Character) and cellular modem options, as well as various Arrow Board configurations with 15-lamp and 25-lamp configurations.

K & K Systems was awarded this competitive selection contract, which will operate from March 25, 2024, to February 28, 2026, covering the State of Ohio. The contract type is a Competitive Selection, with multiple vendors participating, including Lightle Enterprises of Ohio, Bain Enterprises, A&A Safety, and Peterson Highway Safety. While specific total contract value was not disclosed, the pricing breakdown indicates unit prices for PCMS ranging from $14,400 to $19,173 and Arrow Boards priced between $4,609 and $6,100. The contract provides a streamlined procurement mechanism for transportation departments and construction agencies to acquire critical traffic management equipment through a pre-negotiated, competitively bid vehicle.