Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS)

The Wisconsin Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) state-wide contract provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for solar-powered LED traffic signage and related equipment. Specifically designed for government entities, the contract covers portable, programmable message signs with NIGP Code 80196, enabling agencies to acquire high-visibility traffic management and communication devices. These signs are primarily used for roadway safety, construction zone notifications, emergency communications, and dynamic traffic guidance, offering municipalities a standardized solution for temporary signaling needs.

The contract was awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on May 22, 2019, with prime contractors including Ver-Mac, TAPCO, and American Signal. Ver-Mac submitted the lowest bid at $14,791.00 per unit, with a total estimated value of $295,820.00 for 20 units. The vehicle is structured as a cooperative purchasing agreement, allowing Wisconsin municipalities, counties, cities, towns, school districts, and federally recognized tribal entities to leverage the contract. Participating vendors can establish minimum order requirements and delivery conditions, while the State of Wisconsin maintains no liability for individual municipal purchases. The cooperative agreement provides flexibility for governmental entities to expedite procurement through a pre-negotiated contract vehicle.