0510052 - Specifications for product, services, shipping, packagind, delivery.docx

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bid #0510052 – Retroreflective Traffic Sign Sheeting, Inks and Support

Attachment E – Product Specifications and Site Service Requirements For all Type IV and Type XI sheetings, furnish traffic sign sheeting from the Department’s current approved products list:

Here is our approved products list:

http://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/doing-bus/eng-consultants/cnslt-rsrces/tools/appr-prod/ap-current/sign-sheeting-4-1-2017.pdf

For Type I sheeting, furnish traffic sign sheeting conforming to ASTM4956-16

Furnish sheeting with adhesive conforming to ASTM D4956-16 Backing Class 1: pressure sensitive requiring no heat, solvent or other preparation for adhesion to smooth, clean surfaces. Protect adhesive with an easily removable liner.

Furnish transparent overlay film conforming to Section 637.2.3.3 of the Department’s Standard Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction, found here:

http://wisconsindot.gov/rdwy/stndspec/ss-06-00.pdf

Furnish, at no additional cost, process inks in standard traffic colors, clears and thinners recommended for the sheeting to meet the performance requirements of this specification. Provide, at no additional cost, technical assistance in the use of these inks, if requested by the ordering agent or purchasing unit.

Furnish, at no additional cost, slip sheet paper recommended by the sheeting manufacturer for sheeting surface protection for use in packaging, storing, or shipping finished signs, in at least equal square footage and in the same dimensions as the sheeting supplied.

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Attachment F - On Site Service Specifications/Requirements

In carrying out the scope of this Contract, the Contractor(s) shall be required to perform services on State property.

Bidders cost must include all transportation, insurance and other related charges. The contractor is required to maintain insurance in compliance with Section 4.6 of the Special Conditions of Bid.

Throughout the term of the initial contract and any extensions thereof, the manufacturer shall provide, at no additional cost to the State, the services of qualified technicians for instruction and training at State facilities. Technical assistance shall also include service on screen printing problems with the inks supplied in conjunction with this bid. Any technical assistance requested shall be provided within 24 hours of the request.

The bidder shall provide a sign retroreflectometer and training on its usage for Department of Corrections staff to conduct quality control of signs.

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Attachment G – Shipping Locations, Packaging, and Delivery Requirements

There are currently three (3) identified ship-to locations.

The State reserves the right to amend and/or add to these locations.

1. Wisconsin Department of Transportation – Bureau of Traffic Operations 3609 Pierstorff Street, Madison WI 53704

2. Wisconsin Department of Corrections – Badger State Industries (BSI) Jackson Correctional Institution N6500 Haipek Road, Black River Falls WI 54615

3. Wisconsin Department of Corrections – Badger State Industries (BSI) Stanley Correctional Institution 100 Corrections Drive, Stanley WI 54768

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Attachment H – Delivery and Packaging Requirements

Delivery and Shipping Requirements Sheeting and all other materials shall be delivered to the specified destination within 28 calendar days after receipt of order. Should the Contractor fail to complete the delivery thin this time frame, the State reserves the right to pursue Liquidated Damages as defined in Section 4.10 of the Special Conditions of Bid.

Truck shipments shall be accepted only at those times as specified for each location. Shipments arriving too late may be held for unloading the following workday. The Contractor shall notify the destination at least two (2) working days prior to arrival of each truck shipment, giving the quantity of material and date of arrival, so that arrangements may be made to have personnel available for unloading. Persons to be notified at each site are provided in this Attachment H.

Pallets Shipments must be on four-way entry pallets. Pallets must be in good condition, no broken boards or rails. Multiple packages may be banded or shrink-wrapped on a single pallet. Products must not exceed the pallet dimensions (40” x 48” x 60”), with no overhang. All hazardous materials must be picked, packed, wrapped, labeled, sorted and shipped per all Federal and State regulations. To facilitate delivery, dock level trucks must be used.

Damaged hazardous material(s) will not be accepted. It is the contractor or Freight Company’s responsibility for Hazmat clean up.

Packing and Maximum Bundle Sizes Each package of goods shall be delivered in standard containers so constructed as to ensure acceptance by common or other carriers for safe transportation at the lowest rate to the point of destination.

Commercial packages will be acceptable. Items shall be packed in substantial containers, so constructed as to ensure acceptance by common or other carriers for safe transportation at the lowest rate to the point of delivery. If at all possible, packaging that can be returned or is recyclable or made from recycled materials Wisconsin Department of Transportation Page 1 of 2 Bid #0510052 – Retroreflective Traffic Sign Sheeting, Inks and Support

Attachment H – Delivery and Packaging Requirements

(continued from page 1) should be used. The shipping containers shall be marked with the name of the material, size, type and quantity contained therein, and shall include the name of the contractor and the purchase order number.

Each carton/case must be clearly marked with the product, style number, product type, size, and color.

Inspection and Acceptance Certification of compliance with the specifications shall be required of the Contractor at the time of delivery.