METRA Adopt-A-Stop Signs

The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (issuing on behalf of METRA, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) is requesting bids for EG .080 metal, post-mounted signs for the Adopt-A-Stop program, with bids due December 1, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time via DemandStar. Local bidders are eligible for preference consideration on this contract under $25,000 when their cost does not exceed two percent above the low bid.

The scope is 12-inch-by-18-inch single-sided signs with Hi-Intensity Prismatic Grade reflective material or better, METRA branding in orange, white, and blue with black lettering on white background, orange border with half-inch inset, and two mounting holes. All signs carry a 12-month warranty against defective materials and workmanship from delivery. Vendors must specify delivery timeline in calendar days from purchase order receipt; all shipping, delivery, and freight charges are included in the quoted price. Pricing is per-unit basis.

The estimated quantity is 15 signs per year for three contract years. The contract term is three years, with either party permitted to terminate with 30 days' written notice. This procurement is partially funded by the Federal Transit Administration and the Georgia Department of Transportation, requiring vendors to acknowledge federally mandated contract clauses covering civil rights, equal opportunity, disadvantaged business enterprise participation, and program fraud prevention. No incumbent or prior contracts exist for this item. The City reserves the right to purchase some, all, more, or none of the estimated quantities and may add related items during the contract term. Sealed bids open virtually at 3:00 p.m. on December 1, 2021.