Sign Manufacturing, Fabricating, Installation Materials, Supplies & Accessories

This is a rolling enrollment bid issued by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) - Highway Division for the acquisition of materials, equipment, and supplies for roadway and specialty sign manufacturing, fabricating, and installation, as well as the servicing of such equipment. The contract will have four categories: 1) large format digital printers and/or traffic series printers, 2) vinyl film and sheeting plotters and laminators, 3) sign blank covering machines and roller table applicators, and 4) sign manufacturing, fabricating, and installation supplies. Bidders must meet various qualifications, such as being in the sign manufacturing and fabricating business for at least 3 years, providing financial stability documentation, and having qualified repair/service technicians. Pricing for commodities should be expressed as a percentage off MSRP/List price, per unit price, or price per square foot, while pricing for services should be an hourly rate or monthly/annual rate. The expected duration of the contract is 3 years, with two 2-year renewal options, for a total maximum contract duration of 7 years. The estimated value of purchases resulting from this bid is $3,500,000.

Bidders are required to make a significant financial commitment to partnering with one or more diverse businesses certified by the Supplier Diversity Office, with a minimum commitment of 1% of contract sales. No set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are specified, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. Bidders will be evaluated on their ability to meet the state's requirements, including their pricing, qualifications, and supplier diversity commitments.