Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) and Arrow Boards

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT04125-5 provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for traffic control equipment, specifically Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) and Arrow Boards. This contract enables ODOT and its twelve districts, Central Garage, and eighty-eight counties to acquire pre-qualified traffic safety equipment with standardized specifications. The contract covers sixteen bid items for PCMS (with and without digital cellular modems) and fifteen bid items for Arrow Boards, including 15-Lamp and 25-Lamp configurations, designed to meet Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards.

Lightle Enterprises of Ohio LLC has been awarded the prime contract, with a performance period from March 25, 2024, to February 28, 2026. The contract is a competitive selection type, covering the entire state of Ohio, with fixed unit pricing throughout the contract duration. PCMS unit pricing ranges from $14,400 to $19,173, while Arrow Boards are priced between $4,609 and $6,100, depending on specific model and configuration. The contract requires a 60-calendar-day delivery timeline for PCMS units and a 90-calendar-day delivery period for Arrow Boards, with a minimum twelve-month parts and labor warranty for each unit.