Aluminum Sign Blanks

The Texas Term Contract 801-A3 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for aluminum sign blanks, specifically designed to support the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's signage requirements. The contract covers a range of aluminum sign products, including horizontal rectangular sign blanks (48 inches x 18 inches) and vertical rectangular coated extruded aluminum panels in various lengths (12 inches x 20 feet and 12 inches x 30 feet). These sign blanks are intended for use in correctional facilities, with precise specifications including thickness, corner radius, and coating requirements.

The master IDV is awarded to Mandel Metals, Inc. dba US Standard Sign Company, with the Contract Management Division of the Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) serving as the contracting organization. The contract is a term-based agreement covering the state of Texas, with an initial performance period from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026. While specific overall contract value information is not explicitly stated, the contract provides a standardized pricing mechanism for aluminum sign blank procurement across Texas state agencies.

Under this IDV, five distinct awards have been made to Mandel Metals, Inc., all for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division. These awards range from $800 to $187,987.50, with cumulative contract values totaling approximately $425,512.50. The awards are consistently structured as term contracts, each with a performance period ending on May 31, 2026. The procurement quantities vary across awards, including 50 horizontal rectangular sign blanks, and multiple orders of vertical rectangular aluminum panels ranging from 200 to 600 units. Each award maintains consistent unit pricing, with vertical panels priced at $278.50 for 12 inches x 20 feet dimensions and $417.75 for 12 inches x 30 feet dimensions.