Overhead Sign Lighting maintenance

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), specifically District 10-1 in Armstrong County, is soliciting bids for overhead sign lighting maintenance services. The procurement opportunity, posted on April 20, 2017, with proposals due by May 9, 2017, seeks a contractor to perform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance for overhead sign lighting located along State Routes 422 and 28. The selected vendor will be responsible for maintaining sign lighting infrastructure, supplying all necessary repair parts, and ensuring continuous operational functionality. The initial contract term is from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, with potential renewals for two additional one-year periods. Contractors must submit bids electronically through the emarketplace portal and provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance prior to commencing work. The scope of work includes a $3,000 parts allowance, for which detailed documentation must be submitted with invoices.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or specific organizational requirements for bidders. The procurement appears to be open to qualified electrical maintenance contractors capable of servicing overhead sign lighting systems in Armstrong County. While a precise budget range is not detailed, the $3,000 parts allowance suggests a modest-scale maintenance contract. Vendors must demonstrate technical competence in electrical maintenance, ability to rapidly respond to maintenance needs, and capability to provide comprehensive documentation for parts and services rendered. Electronic submission through the emarketplace portal is mandatory, and all bidders must comply with PennDOT's insurance and documentation requirements.