PennDOT Sign Shop-Butting Plates

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is requesting bids on butting plates, nuts, bolts, and lock washers for the Sign Shop under IFB, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST and vendor questions due September 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. This solicitation is restricted to certified small businesses as identified through the Department of General Services' self-certification process; only bidders certified at bid opening are eligible.

The scope consists of Type 304 stainless steel butting plates measuring 1.000" × 2.275" with three 3/8-inch holes, accompanied by 5/16" stainless steel bolts, nuts, and lock washers. The anticipated annual quantity is 1,600 butting plates, packaged in multiples of 50 units per box. All items must be delivered FOB Destination to the PennDOT Sign Shop Distribution Center at 21st and Herr Streets in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania within 60 calendar days of purchase order receipt. All costs, including shipping and handling, must be included in the unit price bid.

The contract is an Established Price Contract with Escalation valid for one year from full execution, renewable for up to four additional consecutive one-year terms at unit prices not to exceed a 3 percent increase during each renewal period. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Commonwealth requires completion and submission of the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) and the Reciprocal Limitations Act Preferences List form with bids. Samples may be requested and must be submitted within ten business days of notification or the bid may be rejected. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth's Vendor Master file through the PA Supplier Portal. No pre-bid conference is scheduled.