Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) and Arrow Boards

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT04125-6 provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) and Arrow Boards across Ohio's twelve districts and eighty-eight counties. This contract enables government agencies to acquire pre-qualified traffic control equipment with specific configurations, including various digital cellular modem options for PCMS and different LED lamp quantities for Arrow Boards. The equipment must comply with Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices specifications, with vendors required to provide new, unused units that meet detailed technical requirements for power supply, trailer characteristics, and operational capabilities.

The IDV is awarded to Bain Enterprises, located in Stow, OH, with a contract period from March 28, 2024, through February 28, 2026. The contract is a competitive selection type, covering the state of Ohio, with unit pricing fixed throughout the contract duration. Delivery requirements include 60 calendar days for PCMS units and 90 calendar days for Arrow Boards after purchase order receipt. Pricing ranges from $14,400 to $19,173 for PCMS and $4,609 to $6,100 for Arrow Boards, depending on specific model configurations. The contract also includes a minimum 12-month parts and labor warranty and requires F.O.B. delivery to any ODOT location without additional charges.