Extruded aluminum for highway signs

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The State of Michigan, through the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), is seeking proposals for the procurement and delivery of extruded aluminum planks to be used in the fabrication of highway signs. The jurisdictions involved in this contract opportunity include Ingham County and the City of Lansing. The RFP requires the supply of 6-inch x 30-feet and 12-inch x 30-feet extruded aluminum planks with punched holes. The key objectives are to secure a reliable source of these aluminum products to support the maintenance and construction of highway signage within the participating jurisdictions. Proposals are due by January 18, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is February 1, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price.

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The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The funding source for this contract opportunity is not specified. The RFP encourages bidders to offer quick payment terms, and the State reserves the right to consider total-cost-of-ownership factors and the overall economic impact to the State when evaluating proposal pricing. The contract term is for one year with up to four additional one-year renewal options, but the potential award value or budget range is not disclosed.