Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) and Arrow Boards

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT04125-4 provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for traffic safety signage equipment, specifically Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) and Arrow Boards. The contract covers all twelve ODOT districts, Central Garage, and Ohio's eighty-eight counties, enabling agencies to acquire critical traffic control devices with specific technical specifications. These devices include PCMS with optional digital cellular modems for remote message programming and Arrow Boards in various configurations, ranging from 15-lamp to 25-lamp models, designed to meet detailed ODOT requirements and conform to the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Peterson Highway Safety, Inc. is the prime contractor for this competitive selection contract, which was awarded on March 25, 2024, and will run through February 28, 2026. The contract is statewide in coverage, focusing on Ohio, and offers firm unit pricing throughout its performance period. Unit prices for PCMS range from $14,400 to $19,173, while Arrow Boards are priced between $4,609 and $6,100, depending on specific model characteristics. Delivery requirements mandate 60 calendar days for PCMS units and 90 calendar days for Arrow Boards after purchase order receipt, providing a structured procurement process for transportation and highway safety equipment.