Notice of Award Posting.pdf

This is a Notice of Award Posting from the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Procurement Office for Solicitation No. 5400027793 concerning Aluminum Sign Blanks. The solicitation requests flat sheet aluminum sign blanks manufactured to ASTM B-209 specifications, with four primary line items including rectangular/square and marker/plaque shapes in 0.080" and 0.100" thicknesses. Total estimated quantities include 1,650,588 square feet of rectangular/square 0.08" thick blanks, 428,964 square feet of marker/plaque shapes in 0.08" thickness, 496,160 square feet of rectangular/square 0.100" thick blanks, and 77,430 square feet of marker/plaque shapes in 0.100" thickness. The solicitation requires deliveries to the SCDOT Sign Shop in Columbia, SC within 30 days after order receipt. The initial contract term is one year with four potential one-year renewals, creating a maximum potential contract period from April 18, 2025 to April 17, 2030, with the award expected to be posted on April 22, 2025.

Bidders must provide unit pricing per square foot for each thickness and shape category, with pricing fixed for the initial contract term. Potential price adjustments may be considered for renewal terms subject to SCDOT approval. Contractors must submit Mill Test Reports and Materials Certifications with each shipment, demonstrating compliance with ASTM B-209 specifications and using approved aluminum alloys including 6061-T6, 5052-H38, or 5154-H38. The solicitation indicates no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation focusing on meeting technical specifications, pricing, and delivery capabilities. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive quantity estimates suggest a significant procurement valued potentially in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.