Aluminum Sign Blanks

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), through the Idaho Division of Purchasing (DOP), is seeking bids for aluminum sign blanks for use in state transportation signage. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicits proposals for a comprehensive range of aluminum sign blanks, including 84 different line items covering various shapes such as rectangles, squares, diamonds, octagons, and pentagons, with quantities ranging from 25 to 1,500 per item. Vendors must bid on all line items to be considered for award and must be authorized distributors or manufacturers of the sign blanks. The sign blanks must meet specific technical requirements, including precise conversion coating specifications, dimensional tolerances, radii, mounting hole configurations, packaging standards, and testing protocols. The initial contract will be a Blanket Purchase Order Contract with a one-year term, potentially renewable for up to five years upon mutual written agreement. The bid submission deadline is April 8, 2024, with pricing required to be firm for the first six months and potential price adjustments considered up to four times per year with proper documentation. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest total cost.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications for aluminum sign blanks. There are no indications of preference for disadvantaged business enterprises or small businesses. The estimated total value of the contract is not directly stated, but the bid schedule suggests significant potential volume across 84 different sign blank configurations. Pricing will be evaluated on a fully burdened total cost basis, with vendors required to provide comprehensive pricing that includes all associated expenses. The contract includes a 1.25% administrative fee to be remitted quarterly based on net sales, with exceptions for contracts under $100,000. The ITD reserves the right to adjust quantities as needed, with no minimum or maximum quantities guaranteed. Funding for the contract will be through state appropriations and potentially federal grants, subject to availability.