Sign Blanks

The City of Madison Finance Department, Purchasing Services, on behalf of the Traffic Engineering Department, has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 5501-0-2026-BG for the procurement of aluminum alloy sign blanks. The solicitation encompasses seventeen line items totaling approximately 5,380 individual sign blanks in various dimensions and specifications, ranging from 12" x 12" to 42" x 17.75" in size with thicknesses of 0.080" or 0.125". All sign blanks must be manufactured from aluminum alloy #5052-H38, deburred with smooth edges, and coated with Alodine 1200S, with specific hole drilling configurations and corner radii requirements. Quotations must be submitted via email to bids@cityofmadison.com by Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Technical questions should be directed to Ed Smith at Traffic Engineering (608) 266-9034, while administrative inquiries should be directed to Brittany Garcia at Purchasing Services (608) 243-0529. All quoted prices must be delivered prices including shipping charges, FOB Madison with flatbed delivery preferred, and the winning bidder must provide cut sheets for review prior to drilling holes and offer 24-48 hours advance notice before delivery. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the City, with evaluation criteria including cost, quality, warranty, delivery, past performance, and service reputation.

The City of Madison has adopted a local vendor preference policy offering scoring preference to locally registered suppliers; vendors must register by the bid due date of January 27, 2026, to qualify for this preference. No site visits or bidders' conferences are scheduled for this procurement. Quotes remain valid for 90 days following the due date and cannot be withdrawn during this period. The RFQ does not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget range; however, the approximate scope of 5,380 sign blanks across seventeen line items provides an indication of the procurement's potential value.