Sign Making Supplies

The Maryland Department of Transportation Aviation Administration (MAA) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure sign making material and supplies for the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall). The requested products include various sizes and types of coroplast, sintra/komatex PVC, polycarbonate, lusterboard, and aluminum sheets in both white and assorted colors. The expected annual purchase quantities range from 10 to 30 sheets per item. Bids are due on June 28, 2024 at 2:00pm, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day at 2:30pm. The contract resulting from this IFB is not to exceed $50,000. The award will be made to the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder, either in whole or in part at the State's discretion.

The IFB encourages joint venture partnerships between the prime contractor and MBE/DBE firms to meet the participation goal for this procurement. The contractor must have at least 3 years of experience in the commercial sign material supply and fabrication business, and must submit 3 commercial references to substantiate this requirement. All bid pricing must be submitted on the attached Excel Bid Worksheet, with fully loaded prices that include all costs, expenses, profit, and overhead. The IFB states that the solicitation is limited to vendors located in the state of Maryland, specifically in Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City.