Speed Feedback Signs in El Mirage

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is conducting a procurement on behalf of the City of El Mirage for speed feedback signs, seeking four Carmanah SpeedCheck-15 solar-powered speed radar signs and four speed limit signs to be installed at two school crossing locations as part of the City's Safe Routes to School initiative. The solicitation, numbered BPM005710, requires contractors to provide all parts within twelve months of contract execution, with delivery to a specified City location and at least seven days' advance notice. Specific equipment requirements include yellow 30"x42" "Your Speed" displays, solar cabins with 50-watt solar panels, standard batteries, and associated installation hardware, along with Type XI sheeting aluminum speed limit signs meeting ADOT specifications. The procurement was electronically distributed on October 6, 2023, with a pre-offer conference conducted virtually on October 13, 2023, and proposals due on October 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM Arizona Mountain Standard Time. Evaluation criteria focused on responsiveness, pricing, and compliance with mandatory certifications and requirements.

This procurement is restricted to small businesses in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes Section 41-2535 and involves several set-aside and compliance requirements. The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal assessment with a 0.00% specific goal, and vendors must comply with federal provisions including Buy America certification and restrictions on forced labor. Bidders were required to complete multiple certifications, including Boycott of Israel disclosure, forced labor prohibitions, and non-collusion affidavits. The total estimated contract value is approximately $24,000, with the lowest responsive bidder, Centerline Supply Inc., submitting a bid of $21,820.00. The contract term is twelve months from the effective date, with an option for mutual written extension up to twelve additional months. Vendors were required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 in Business Automobile Liability, and provide a minimum twelve-month warranty on materials and workmanship.