Sign Blanks

The City of Madison Traffic Engineering Department has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ #5403-0-2025-TJ) seeking procurement of aluminum sign blanks across 22 different specifications. The solicitation requires aluminum alloy #5052-H38 sign blanks with specific technical requirements, including deburred smooth edges, Alodine 1200S coating, and 1-1/2" corner radius. Quantities range from 10 to 375 pieces per item type, with key quantities including 300 pieces of 15" x 21" blanks, 375 pieces of 18" x 24" blanks, and 300 pieces of 24" x 12" blanks. The RFQ covers detailed technical specifications with accompanying appendices for street name signs, octagon cuts, and pentagon cuts. Responses are due on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST, with pricing requirements including shipping charges FOB Madison and delivery to the Traffic Engineering facility located at 1120 Sayle Street. Vendors must provide cut sheets on blanks for review before drilling holes, and the facility prefers flatbed delivery due to lack of a loading dock.

The solicitation offers a local vendor preference with scoring advantages for registered local suppliers, potentially creating opportunities for regional businesses. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the local preference policy may provide some competitive advantages for local businesses. The RFQ does not specify an incumbent vendor or existing contractual arrangements. The procurement appears to be a standard replacement and restocking of sign blank inventory for the city's traffic engineering operations. Although a precise budget range is not detailed, the multi-item procurement suggests a moderate investment in municipal infrastructure signage. Vendors must be capable of meeting precise technical specifications, demonstrating manufacturing capabilities in aluminum sign blank production, and able to accommodate the city's specific delivery and documentation requirements.