PennDOT Sign Shop-Sign Stiffeners

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is requesting bids for sign stiffeners to supply the Sign Shop with an anticipated annual quantity of 1,000 units of 1.47-inch high stiffeners in 20-foot lengths, with proposals due October 6, 2026, and questions due September 30, 2026.

The Reciprocal Limitations Act preference applies; Pennsylvania grants preferences ranging from 2% to 15% to in-state supplies and resident bidders depending on product category and origin state, contingent on reciprocal recognition from the bidder's home state. Bidders must complete and submit Attachment B (Reciprocal Limitations Act certification) and the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) with bids. All bidders must be registered in Pennsylvania's Vendor Master file via the PA Supplier Portal prior to award.

Sign stiffeners must be Bulletin 15 Approved products as specified in Attachment D, which contains detailed dimensional and material requirements including tolerances and structural integrity standards. Samples may be requested at PennDOT's discretion and must be submitted within ten business days of notification or the bid is rejected. Deliveries must be made 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.

The contract term is one year from full execution, with renewal options for up to four additional consecutive annual terms. Price increases during renewal terms are limited to 3 percent. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All shipping and handling costs must be included in the unit price with no additional charges permitted. Prompt payment discounts will not be considered in award determination but will be accepted if offered by the winning bidder.

Questions should be directed to Cheryl Bailey, Procurement Specialist 1, PA Department of Transportation, Bureau of Office Services, at cherbailey@pa.gov or 717-395-9338.