Aluminum Sign Blanks

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed bids for a Term Contract (IFB #Y22-1017-MM) for Aluminum Sign Blanks through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. The procurement solicits bids for various aluminum sign blanks, including street name blades and traffic signs with specifications ranging from 50 to 2,000 units per line item. Bidders must provide .080 thick aluminum sign blanks conforming to manufacturing standards and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements. The contract term is one year with potential for four additional one-year renewals upon mutual agreement. Electronic bid responses are due by 4:00 PM EST on Thursday, July 14, 2022, with strict requirements that submissions must be made exclusively through the OpenGov Procurement portal. Bidders are required to complete a comprehensive bid response form listing unit costs for 53 different sign types and sizes. Evaluation will consider pricing, compliance documentation, and adherence to technical specifications.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit various compliance forms including drug-free workplace certification, conflict of interest disclosure, and e-verification documentation. The contract includes provisions for potential price adjustments using the Producer Price Index (PPI), with a maximum allowable increase of 4% per year. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the multi-line item structure suggests a potentially significant procurement value across different sign types and sizes. No incumbent vendors are identified in the available documentation. The procurement appears designed to establish a flexible, comprehensive supply agreement for Orange County's traffic and street signage needs, with a focus on standardized aluminum sign blank production and competitive unit pricing.