T0121 - Breakaway U-Post Sign Supports - Statewide

The New Jersey Department of the Treasury's Division of Purchase and Property, on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and Statewide Using Agencies, is soliciting bids for Breakaway U-Post Sign Supports through Bid Solicitation Number 25DPP01157. The procurement is structured into three distinct groups: Group 1 covers steel U-posts and sign posts, Group 2 involves omnidirectional breakaway brackets and hardware, and Group 3 includes upright beam posts for highway signs. The solicitation seeks firm, fixed-price unit pricing for various sign support infrastructure components, with specific technical requirements including galvanized finish and conformance to NJDOT's 2019 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Bidders must submit pricing on all line items within their selected group(s), with mandatory compliance to material standards such as ASTM A1075, ASTM A499, and ASTM A1011. The bid is scheduled for quote opening on June 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with electronic questions accepted until May 15, 2025. Evaluation will be based on the sum of unit prices for each group, and the contract will have a base term of four years with potential extensions up to three additional years.

The procurement is not designated as a small business or disabled veteran-owned business set-aside, allowing broad participation from qualified vendors. Bidders must complete comprehensive documentation, including the Bidder Data Form, which requires disclosure of prior similar contracts and any terminated contracts within the last five years. Vendors must submit standard procurement forms such as the Ownership Disclosure Form, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form, and Specification Conformance Certification. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests this is a reprocurement of existing breakaway U-post sign support products with potential statewide and cooperative purchasing applications. Contractors must meet rigorous compliance requirements, including maintaining appropriate insurance coverage with minimum liability limits of $1,000,000 and adhering to anti-discrimination policies. The state intends to make one contract award per group, with the potential for significant infrastructure support and replacement across New Jersey's transportation network.