Reflective sign sheeting/printing supp

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid solicitation for reflective sign sheeting and related materials, targeting specific procurement needs for traffic signage production. The solicitation covers multiple line items including 275,000 square feet of Permanent Sign Sheeting Type III White, 30,000 square feet of Type III in various colors, 40,000 square feet of non-reflective black film, 6,000 square feet of electrocut film, and various quantities of Type T-XI sheeting in yellow/green, fluorescent yellow, white, and fluorescent orange. All materials must strictly comply with AASHTO M 268 specifications and SCDOT 2007 Standard Specifications, specifically sections 651.2.3 and 651.2.4, and be listed on the SCDOT Qualified Products List #20. Specifically, reflective sheeting must be Avery Dennison brand and compatible with the Avery Dennison Traffic Jet Xpress printer. Key procurement dates include a November 17, 2025 deadline for questions, bid submissions due December 10, 2025 at 2:30 P.M., and award notifications scheduled for December 29, 2025. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all technical specifications.

The contract will be awarded through the state procurement website (http://www.procurement.sc.gov), with contractors required to obtain a South Carolina vendor number prior to submission. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The initial contract term is one year with potential for two one-year renewals, creating a maximum contract period through January 8, 2029. Successful contractors must provide technical assistance, including annual instruction and training at the SCDOT Sign Shop at no additional cost, with a qualified technician available for material application, equipment operation, packaging, and storage guidance. Contractors must also maintain liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence for commercial general liability, auto liability, and worker's compensation. Delivery requirements mandate that all materials be new, meet or exceed specifications, and be delivered within 30 days of purchase order receipt to the SCDOT State Sign Shop in Columbia, South Carolina. While specific budget ranges were not detailed, the extensive material quantities suggest a significant procurement value.