Traffic Control Sign Material and Posts

Sarasota County is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Traffic Control Sign Material and Posts, seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive traffic infrastructure components. The procurement aims to establish a one-year contract with four potential one-year renewal options. Deliverables include delineator posts, square signposts, electronic cuttable film, protective overlay film, reflective sheeting, and application tape, with specific technical requirements for materials like Carsonite Curv-Flex delineator posts and 3M film products. Bidders must demonstrate experience by providing at least one reference from commercial, industrial, or government entities within the past seven years. All materials must be delivered within 60 calendar days of a service request, with packaging and delivery costs included in the bid pricing. The bid requires complete pricing table submissions and vendor questionnaire documentation, with a ten-year minimum replacement life warranty for films and sheeting. The due date for this opportunity is November 18, 2024, covering jurisdictions including Sarasota County and Siesta Key CDP.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While local and American business preferences are typically considered in county procurement, these preferences do not apply to this specific bid due to grant funding requirements. The county will not pay additional costs beyond the submitted pricing, and bidders must comply with specific insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business automobile liability insurance with designated minimum coverage levels. Vendors must provide proof of minimum insurance coverage and meet all technical specifications outlined in the bid documents. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract structure suggests a potentially significant ongoing procurement opportunity with the possibility of up to five years of continuous service through the initial contract and potential renewals. The procurement is designed to establish a reliable supply chain for traffic control equipment, with the successful vendor potentially forming a long-term partnership with Sarasota County.