Aluminum Sign Sheeting

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking competitive bids for an Agency Specific Term Contract to procure aluminum sign sheeting through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for its Enterprise Sign Plant. The procurement involves multiple aluminum sheet metal product specifications, including sizes ranging from 30" x 120" x .063" to 48" x 144" x .125", with total estimated annual quantities between 36,000 and 2,925,000 pounds. The bid is scheduled to be opened on May 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a proposed contract term of three years and potential extension up to 180 days. The pricing structure will be based on an index model, calculating total cost as metal value (determined by the US Midwest Transaction Price for P-1020 aluminum in Platt's Metals Week) plus a consistent processing fee. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including financial condition certifications and compliance with various required attachments and certifications.

The solicitation emphasizes compliance with North Carolina's Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) program, suggesting potential set-aside opportunities or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. The previous contract (Bid Number DPC-184384745) was awarded to Quality Metals Inc. with a three-year contract value of $11,498,904.00, which provides a benchmark for potential award values. Prospective bidders must demonstrate financial stability, ability to meet specification requirements, and compliance with state procurement regulations. The contract appears targeted at metal suppliers and fabricators with specific capabilities in aluminum sheet production and processing. While no explicit restrictions on bidder type are mentioned, vendors will need to meet comprehensive qualitative and administrative requirements to be considered for award.