Traffic Sign Sheeting Products and Materials

Volusia County, Florida is seeking competitive sealed bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #25-B-125LS for traffic sign sheeting products and materials. The procurement aims to establish a master agreement for furnishing various traffic sign sheeting products, including Engineer Grade, High Intensity, Diamond Grade, Fluorescent, Electronic Cuttable Film, and Prespacing Tape. Bidders can submit pricing for specific line items without requiring bids on all items, with award determined by the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on cost per line item. The contract will have an initial three-year term with options for two subsequent one-year renewals, contingent upon mutual written agreement and County Council approval. The bid was released on May 28, 2025, with a deadline for questions on June 10, 2025, and a final response deadline of June 24, 2025, at 3:01 pm. Pricing will be evaluated on a square foot basis, and bidders must provide detailed documentation, including technical specifications, product test results, and warranty periods. The county provides no quantity guarantee and reserves the right to negotiate with awarded vendors for additional similar services.

Contractors must comply with various requirements, including comprehensive insurance coverage with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate limit, E-Verify compliance, and local business preferences. The solicitation includes a mandatory Human Trafficking Attestation, requiring vendors to certify they do not use coercion for labor or services under Section 787.06, Florida Statutes. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the county appears to maintain flexibility in vendor selection. The procurement allows for multiple product series and color options, with a focus on 3M branded materials such as SCPS-2 Prespacing Tape and various reflective sheeting types. Estimated annual usage varies by product and roll size, ranging from 4 to 40 rolls across different specifications. The county reserves the right to conduct price redeterminations based on changes in fuel, wages, and materials costs. Although a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the pricing sheet and multiple product categories suggests a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor(s).