ESBD_364020_1718977036759_4_Attachment E 304T-24-801A3.2 TXDOT DMS_7110.pdf

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This document is a Departmental Materials Specification (DMS-7110) from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) that governs the furnishing of aluminum substrates, including aluminum sheet or coil and extruded sign panels, for use in signs. The specification outlines the material requirements, including conformance to ASTM standards for aluminum alloys, tempers, and coatings. It also specifies the sampling and testing procedures, as well as the department's right to conduct periodic evaluations of the materials.

The related state and local contract opportunity is for Aluminum Sign Blanks, with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a major customer. The contract is being solicited by the Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), a division of the Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) in the state of Texas. The contract details, including quantities, response and award dates, and contract term, are not provided in the given information.

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Departmental Materials Specification

Materials and Tests Division 1 – 1 Effective Date: August 2023

Review Date: August 2023

DMS-7110

Aluminum Sign Blanks Effective Date: August 2023

1. DESCRIPTION

This Specification governs the furnishing of aluminum substrates for signs, including aluminum sheet or coil and extruded sign panels.

2. SAMPLING AND TESTING

Aluminum sheet or coil, and extrusions must conform to this Specification unless otherwise specified by the plans. Sample the material in accordance with Tex-721-I.

3. PERIODIC EVALUATION

The Department reserves the right to conduct sampling of materials for testing. Department representatives may sample material from the sign fabricator’s plant.

4. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Aluminum Sheet or Coil. Aluminum sheet or coil must be in accordance with the requirements of ASTM B209, Alloys 6061-T-6, or 5052-H38.

Sign blanks made from sheet or coil must be free of buckles, warps, dents, cockles, burrs, and other defects and must be a plane surface.

Treat all sign blanks fabricated from sheet and coil with a chemical process resulting in a coating meeting the requirements of ASTM B449, Class 2, or ASTM B921, Class 2. The coating must be light-colored, tight, and free from powdery residues.

4.2. Aluminum Extrusions. Aluminum signs (Types G and O) must be in accordance with ASTM B221, Alloys 6061 or 6063, and T4 or T6 temper.

Railroad crossbuck sign panels must be in accordance with ASTM B221, Alloys 6061 or 6063, and T6 temper.

4.3. Documentation. Furnish mill test reports with each shipment, obtained from the manufacturer, for aluminum sheet or coil and for extrusions that reflect the chemical and physical properties of the aluminum.

5. ARCHIVED VERSIONS

Archived versions are available.

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DMS-7110

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