Aluminum sign blanks

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for aluminum sign blanks through Solicitation No. 5400027793, covering procurement for Richland County and statewide transportation signage needs. The solicitation requests flat sheet aluminum sign blanks manufactured to specific 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 all deliveries to be made to the SCDOT Sign Shop in Columbia, SC within 30 days after order receipt. Key submission deadlines include bid questions due by February 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM, bid submissions due March 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM, and contract award expected to be posted on April 8, 2025. 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.

The solicitation indicates no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned. Bidders must provide unit pricing per square foot for each thickness and shape category, with pricing required to remain 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. 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. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation focusing on meeting technical specifications, pricing, and delivery capabilities. Successful vendors must demonstrate ability to manufacture and deliver sign blanks that comply with Federal Highway Administration specifications and SCDOT's detailed requirements.