Aluminum sign blank refurbishment

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued a solicitation for Aluminum Sign Blank Refurbishment services, targeting contractors capable of processing flat sheet aluminum signs. The procurement seeks a vendor to mechanically or water jet blast clean both sides of sign blanks, accommodating signs up to 60 inches wide in various lengths. The solicitation was released on 03/13/2025, with proposal submissions due on 04/16/2025 at 2:30 P.M. The contract term is structured for one initial year with potential for four one-year renewals, spanning a total possible period from 05/15/2025 to 05/14/2030. Bidders must provide a unit price per square foot, with estimated quantities of 225,000 square feet for the first year and 185,000 square feet for subsequent years. Key deliverables include comprehensive sign blank processing involving surface preparation, etching, coating, and packaging, with strict requirements for order completion within 45-60 days depending on quantity. The solicitation mandates a performance bond of $10,000 and requires contractors to handle sign blank pickup and return from the SCDOT Sign Shop in Columbia, SC.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The solicitation does not indicate incumbent vendors or specify integration requirements with existing infrastructure. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications for sign blank refurbishment. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the estimated annual volume suggests a potentially significant contract value, with 225,000 square feet of sign blank processing in the first year and 185,000 square feet in subsequent years. The performance bond requirement of $10,000 indicates the contract's substantial scale and the department's emphasis on contractor reliability and capability. Prospective bidders should carefully review the technical specifications and be prepared to demonstrate expertise in mechanical and water jet blast cleaning techniques for aluminum sign blanks.