ITB-Traffic Sign Posts

San Bernardino County's Department of Public Works is seeking qualified suppliers for a comprehensive procurement of traffic sign posts through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued on November 18, 2025. The contract encompasses the supply of various traffic sign post specifications, including 2" x 2" perforated square tubing posts in 10-foot, 12-foot, and 14-foot lengths, sign post anchors, U-channel sign posts, and 5'6" 10-gauge guide posts. Estimated annual usage ranges from 100 to 3,000 units per item type, with a five-year contract term. Bidders must submit proposals by December 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM PST, with a tentative contract award scheduled for January 2026. Evaluation criteria include product conformity to California Department of Transportation standards and ASTM specifications, with a requirement for bidders to provide three references from government agencies or private sector companies where similar products have been supplied within the past five years. Potential bidders must register in the County's ePro procurement system prior to submission, and all products must meet specific technical requirements, including hot-dipped galvanized steel meeting ASTM A653 G90 standards.

The procurement offers a five percent local vendor preference for businesses with a principal place of business within San Bernardino County. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, including registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and adherence to strict labor code regulations. The contract includes specific payment terms of Net 60 days and requires delivery within 14-21 days of purchase order receipt. While no specific incumbent vendors are identified, the contract includes provisions for order minimums of $5,000 and maximums of $40,000 per order. Bidders can propose either fixed pricing for the full five-year term or annual price increases across five pricing columns. The estimated total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the extensive specifications and five-year duration suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity for qualified suppliers of traffic sign posts and related infrastructure components.