Aluminum Sign Fabrication Materials

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection DOT16424-3 Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) provides a comprehensive procurement solution for aluminum sign fabrication materials. The contract covers an extensive range of aluminum sign blanks, including octagon stop signs, triangle yield signs, square signs, diamond signs, rectangular signs, and interstate route shield signs. Vendors are required to supply bolted extruded sign panels, sheet aluminum, aluminum composite sheets, and sign blanks that meet specific ODOT Construction & Material Specifications. The IDV allows for the procurement of sign materials with pre-negotiated pricing, accommodating various dimensional and gauge specifications essential for transportation infrastructure signage.

The IDV was awarded to three prime contractors: MD Solutions Inc (Groups #1 and #2), Mandel Metals dba US Standard Co. (Group #3), and Lightle Enterprises of Ohio LLC (Group #4). The contract is a two-year term vehicle, effective from the award date of July 31, 2023, through July 31, 2025, with statewide coverage in Ohio. Pricing is structured with an aluminum base price per pound and a fixed contract fabrication cost, resulting in unit prices ranging from $1.15 to $226.51 depending on sign type and dimensions. The contract includes a price adjustment clause based on monthly aluminum price fluctuations and establishes minimum order quantities of $2,500 for aluminum bolted extruded sign panels and sheet aluminum, and $5,000 for aluminum sign blanks.