735-60-03 Sign Stand Spec Questions 2019-01-15 Revised for Sand Bag Ballast Page Numbers.docx

State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services

Specifications and Questionnaire for an NCHRP-350 or MASH Approved Sign Stand System

January 2019

This specification and questionnaire covers requirements for a sign stand complying with federal regulations, to be used by the Department of Transportation (the Department) Division of Highways field forces. The sign stand system shall be constructed of high-quality materials complying with the following detailed specifications.

Each bidder shall submit one (1) set of descriptive literature and specifications describing all items proposed. This information shall be clearly marked to indicate the composition of the sign stand proposed to be furnished. Submission of descriptive literature may be made in print or electronic form with a USB Flash Drive. Descriptive literature shall be submitted along with completed Spec sheet and submitted with bid.

Bidders quoting on the specified products must submit with their bid written proof of the following:

1. The sign holders proposed shall equal or exceed the device specified in all respects including size, operating features, and expected lifecycle.

2. Service or replacements for the products proposed are readily available from within the State of Illinois.

It is the responsibility of each bidder to complete and return this questionnaire with the bid.

Unless otherwise specified, the proposed equipment shall be complete in all parts and ready for immediate use upon delivery.

Proposed With This Bid:

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The sign stand proposed must be certified for compliance with NCHRP-350 or MASH testing standards when using aluminum highway signs. A copy of the NCHRP-350 or MASH certification of compliance, for the product proposed shall be submitted with this bid.

IMPORTANT: Sign stands delivered to the Department after December 31, 2019 shall be MASH compliant. In the event no MASH compliant sign stand is provided with this bid, the Department may elect to award a limited contract for only NCHRP-350 compliant sign stands.

Vendor Understands and Complies: Yes No

If NO, describe:

Note: This does not include pending approvals. All proposed sign standard systems must be compliant and be included in the configurations listed below to be considered.

The stand shall present the sign to oncoming traffic in a manner complying with the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards.

Complies: Yes No The above MASH/NCHRP-350 testing shall have been completed using .125” thick aluminum sheet, conforming to ASTM B 209 standards.

Complies: Yes No

If NO, describe:

The sign stand system shall be compliant for the following dimensioned sign panels:

Complies: Yes No When attached to the sign stand, a 48” x 48” diamond configured sign shall have a mounting height no greater than 24”.

Complies: Yes No The sign standards have a bracket capable of holding a type B high-intensity flashing warning light.

Complies: Yes No

The sign standards shall be of either a composite material or if steel, shall be powder coated. Paint will not satisfy this requirement.

Complies: Yes No Describe coating material:

All sign stand units shall be marked with lettering to indicate compliance to NCHRP-350 or MASH guidelines.

Complies: Yes No

All hardware used shall be ASTM A307 zinc plated, low carbon 304 grade stainless steel or equivalent.

Complies: Yes No A complete set of dimensioned shop drawings including a list of materials shall be provided with this submittal.

Complies: Yes No The sign stands shall be delivered completely assembled, with all hardware and ready to mount signs, and use in the field.

Complies: Yes No The sign stands system shall be able to be ballasted by sand bags.

Complies: Yes No Describe the system for attaching sand bag ballast to each style of sign stand:

Note: Failure to comply with any portion of the specification may result in immediate rejection of product at any delivery location.

If No to any portion, please describe:

Bid Package:

Bidders will need to send one (1) copy of each of the following with their proposal (Print or electronic on USB flash drive).

a) Bid Document

b) Specification Questionnaire

c) Descriptive Literature

d) Illinois Board of Elections Certificate Complies: Yes No