Treated Wood Sign Posts

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Treated Wood Sign Posts multi-award vehicle provides a comprehensive procurement solution for municipalities seeking high-quality wooden sign posts for transportation infrastructure projects. The contract covers treated wooden posts in various dimensions, specifically Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) Grade #1 lumber, with two primary treatment options: Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) and Copper Naphthenate. Available post sizes range from 4"x4"x12' to 4"x6"x24', enabling agencies to select precise specifications for road signage and related applications. These posts are designed to meet rigorous durability standards, with suppliers offering a 25-year warranty against rot, decay, and termites.

The multi-award vehicle is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and features Pine River Group and Biewer Lumber, LLC as prime contractors. The contract (number 510087) was originally awarded on December 8, 2017, with pricing effective through August 1, 2021. Covering the entire state of Wisconsin, the vehicle allows municipalities to purchase sign posts with a minimum order requirement of 5 units per transaction. Unit pricing varies based on post dimensions, ranging from $28.25 to $62.10 for CCA-treated posts. The contract operates under Wisconsin statute 16.73, facilitating cooperative purchasing and providing a streamlined procurement mechanism for governmental entities seeking treated wooden sign posts.