Signs, Blanks, & Posts

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking bids for an Invitation to Bid (ITB #274-2025-15-JEJ) for Signs, Blanks & Posts, covering metal posts, sign blanks, sign faces, sheeting, and bolts across five distinct product groups. The procurement is specifically for Wake County and involves the supply of various signage components with detailed technical specifications. Bidders are required to bid on a minimum of 95% of items in at least one group to be considered eligible. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM EDT on February 4, 2025, with a public bid opening scheduled at the Raleigh Municipal Building. The contract term is one year, with three optional one-year renewal periods contingent upon contract performance and annual City Council appropriation. The five product groups include metal posts (14 gauge), sign blanks (.080 thickness), sign faces, sheeting (3M products), and bolts, with specific technical requirements and diagrams provided. Delivery expectations are set at 3-4 weeks, with pricing requirements stipulating FOB destination and no additional fees for special orders, delivery, freight, or returns.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the bid appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and delivery requirements. Pricing and product availability will likely be key evaluation criteria, with vendors needing to demonstrate comprehensive coverage across the specified product groups. The estimated annual quantities suggest a potentially significant contract value, though exact budget ranges are not disclosed in the provided documents. No incumbent vendors are identified, and there are no explicit mentions of integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. Vendors will need to carefully review the technical specifications, particularly the detailed price sheets and product group requirements, to ensure compliance and competitive bidding. The procurement approach suggests the City of Raleigh is seeking a comprehensive, reliable supplier for municipal signage and related hardware components.