Traffic Blank Signs

The City of Madison, Wisconsin, through its Finance Department Purchasing Services and Traffic Engineering Department, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 5101-0-2022-AH for procurement of aluminum alloy traffic blank signs. The solicitation covers thirteen line items of sign blanks with varying dimensions, including street name signs ranging from 12" x 18" to 48" x 9", octagonal signs, and rectangular signs, totaling approximately 3,125 individual sign blanks. Specific material requirements mandate aluminum alloy #5052-H38, with signs requiring deburring, smooth edges, Alodine 1200S coating, and 1-1/2" corner radius unless otherwise specified. The RFQ was released on January 10, 2022, with a submission deadline of January 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM CST, accepting quotations via email, mail, or fax. Evaluation criteria include cost, quality, workmanship, warranty, delivery capability, and past performance, with the City planning to award to the most advantageous bidder. Delivery specifications are stringent, requiring 24-48 hours advance notice, preferential flatbed truck delivery, and manual unloading due to the lack of a loading dock at the receiving facility.

The solicitation indicated a local vendor preference policy that provides scoring advantages to registered local suppliers. Five vendors submitted bids, including Lange Enterprises (the awarded vendor), Sign Pro IL, Newman Traffic Signs, WIWI Decker Supply Co. (a local Wisconsin vendor), and US Standard Sign Co. The total contract was awarded to Lange Enterprises for $86,466.75, representing the lowest bid among the competing vendors. Bidders were required to provide delivered pricing inclusive of shipping charges, with pricing valid for 90 days following submission. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The pricing structure required unit and extended pricing for each line item, with all products to be manufactured according to detailed specifications. Delivery timeframes were to be determined after order receipt, with all pricing expected to remain firm throughout the 90-day validity period.