Aluminum Sign Fabrication Materials

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT16424-2 provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for aluminum sign fabrication materials used in highway infrastructure. The contract covers a wide range of aluminum sign products, including bolted extruded sign panels, sheet aluminum, aluminum composite sheets, and sign blanks for various road signage applications. Eligible participants include political subdivisions, state universities, colleges, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, and other state agencies through ODOT's Cooperative Purchasing Program. The procurement supports the fabrication of diverse sign types such as stop signs, yield signs, interstate route shields, and rectangular/square signs in multiple sizes and gauges.

The IDV was awarded on July 31, 2023, with a performance period through July 31, 2025, and features a split award across four groups to multiple vendors: MD Solutions (Groups #1 and #2), Mandel Metals dba US Standard Co. (Group #3), and Lightle Enterprises of Ohio LLC (Group #4). The contract utilizes a competitive selection process with pricing structured around an aluminum base price per pound and a fixed contract fabrication cost. Minimum order quantities are established at $2,500 for aluminum bolted extruded sign panels and sheet aluminum, and $5,000 for aluminum sign blanks, with a delivery requirement of 45 calendar days from purchase order issuance. The contract includes a price adjustment mechanism tied to monthly aluminum price fluctuations, ensuring competitive and current pricing throughout its two-year term.