Sign Blanks

The City of Madison, Wisconsin Finance Department, Purchasing Services, on behalf of the Traffic Engineering Department, has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 5504 for the procurement of aluminum alloy sign blanks. This solicitation seeks quotations for seventeen different types of sign blanks with varying dimensions, hole specifications, and surface treatments, totaling approximately 4,710 units. All sign blanks must be constructed from aluminum alloy #5052-H38, feature deburred and smooth edges, be coated with Alodine 1200S, and include 1-1/2" corner radius unless otherwise specified, with quantities ranging from 10 units to 1,500 units depending on the specific type. The RFQ was released on January 30, 2026, with quotations due on February 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST; bidders must submit completed Forms A (Price Proposal) and Form B (Bidder Information) via email to bids@cityofmadison.com. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the City, with evaluation criteria including cost, quality, workmanship, compatibility, warranty, delivery, past performance, and service capability. Winning bidders must provide cut sheets for review before drilling holes and must provide 24-48 hours advance notice prior to delivery; all quotations must include shipping charges with FOB Madison pricing representing delivered prices only, and quotations may not be withdrawn for 90 days following the due date.

The City of Madison has adopted a local vendor preference purchasing policy that grants scoring preference to local suppliers registered as of the bid's due date, which may impact bidding considerations for non-local vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation. The receiving facility has no loading dock, requiring all shipments to be made on flatbeds or with driver-assisted unloading of pallets from truck beds, which represents a specific logistical requirement for potential suppliers. Technical questions regarding specifications should be directed to Ed Smith at Traffic Engineering, while questions about instructions and terms should be directed to Brittany Garcia in Purchasing Services. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation documentation.