Purchase of signs and accessories

The Town of Manchester, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is seeking bids for an Invitation to Bid (ITB #25/26-13) for the Purchase of Signs and Accessories, targeting street signs, traffic regulatory signs, work zone signs, and miscellaneous signage for public works infrastructure. The procurement is structured as an "as-needed" contract, with a term from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026, and potential extensions for three additional one-year periods. The comprehensive bid includes over 100 line items covering various sign types such as regulatory, warning, temporary control, school area, street name, and parking signs, with specifications for Diamond Grade, High Intensity (H.I.) Prismatic, and sizes ranging from 12" x 18" to 60" x 30". Bidders must provide unit costs for completed signs, blank signs, and accessories including U-channels, sign stands, reflective sheeting, and mounting hardware. Key submission deadlines include a question submission cut-off on September 8, 2025, and a bid response deadline of September 10, 2025, at 11:00 am, with all signs required to meet Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices specifications.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Town indicates that estimated annual usage is for comparative purposes only, with no guaranteed purchase quantity, which suggests flexibility for various vendor sizes and capacities. Successful bidders must certify that signs and accessories meet federal regulations, and all signs (except street name signs) must include a Manchester Traffic Authority decal and manufacturer label. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive line-item pricing structure suggests a potentially significant annual procurement value. Vendors will need to comply with prevailing wage requirements, including mandatory 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course certification for employees working on contracts valued at $100,000 or more, and must submit monthly certified payrolls detailing employee wages, classifications, hours worked, and benefit contributions.