Sign Blanks

The City of Madison Finance Department, Purchasing Services, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on behalf of the Traffic Engineering Agency for aluminum alloy sign blanks. The procurement seeks quotations for twelve line items totaling 900 units of various sign blank configurations, including square blanks ranging from 6" x 12" to 36" x 30", octagonal and pentagonal shapes, triangular blanks, and street name signs in multiple sizes (30" x 9", 36" x 9", 42" x 9", and 48" x 9"). All sign blanks must be fabricated from aluminum alloy #5052-H38, deburred with smooth edges, and coated with alodine 1200s with 1-1/2" corner radius. The RFQ was released on January 8, 2018, with quotations due by January 23, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST. Evaluation criteria include cost, quality, workmanship, warranty, delivery capability, and past performance. Bidders must submit quotations via email to bids@cityofmadison.com, by mail to Purchasing Services, or by fax to (608) 266-5948, and must provide mill certificates to the technical contact. Pricing must include all shipping charges with delivery FOB Madison, and the City requires 24-48 hours advance notice prior to delivery.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. However, the City of Madison does offer a local vendor preference for registered local suppliers. Substitute items are permitted if accompanied by manufacturer specifications and product literature, subject to City approval of equivalency. Partial orders will be accepted unless otherwise specified. Quotations may not be withdrawn for 90 days following the due date. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the document, the procurement covers 900 units of various sign blank configurations. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the solicitation. Bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive product details, demonstrate manufacturing capabilities, and ensure compliance with the City's technical specifications for sign blanks.