Sign Pipe

The City of Madison, Wisconsin, through its Finance Department Purchasing Services, is seeking quotations for sign pipe on behalf of the Traffic Engineering Agency. The procurement involves acquiring 12,432 linear feet of steel, galvanized pipe with specific technical specifications: 2-inch inner diameter, 2-3/8 inch outer diameter, Schedule 40 specification, 0.154-inch wall thickness, supplied in 21-foot lengths without threads, and strapped in bundles of 37 or 26 pieces. Quotations must be submitted via email, mail, or fax by March 2, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST, with delivery required within 60 days after order receipt. The City will evaluate bids based on multiple criteria including cost, quality, warranty, delivery, past performance, and service reputation. Vendors are permitted to offer substitute items, provided they submit comprehensive manufacturer specifications and product literature for City review. Technical questions should be directed to Dennis Rowe at (608) 266-9034, and administrative inquiries to Brian Pittelli at (608) 267-4969.

The solicitation includes a local vendor preference purchasing policy that provides scoring advantages for registered local suppliers. Bidders cannot withdraw their quotations for 90 days following the due date, and late delivery will incur penalties of $50.00 per day. Delivery must be made on a flatbed truck with 48 hours advance notice to (608) 266-9034, with shipping charges included and delivery FOB Madison. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the most advantageous bidder, which may not necessarily be the lowest-cost proposal. Bid notifications and updates will be distributed through the State of Wisconsin VendorNet System and DemandStar by Onvia. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be a targeted purchase for municipal infrastructure improvement, focusing on standardized sign pipe for traffic engineering purposes.