Minnesota Supplier Systems #G0210-2000017935

Minnesota Solicits Aluminum Sign Blanks for Statewide Agencies and DOT

Minnesota is seeking contractors to supply aluminum sign blanks for state agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members statewide. - Government Buyer: - Office of State Procurement (OSP), State of Minnesota - Primary end user: Department of Transportation (DOT) Sign Shop - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - MANDEL METALS INC DBA US STANDARD SIGN - Delta Saber Inc. - Sign Solutions USA LLC - Newman Signs Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Aluminum sign blanks in various shapes and thicknesses (e.g., Interstate shields, county pentagon shields, octagon blanks, school pentagon, flat sheets) - Alloys specified: 5052-H38, 6061-T6, 3003-H14 - Quantities include large volumes (e.g., over 67,000 flat sheets at .100 thickness, 9 Interstate shields at .100 thickness, 237 county pentagon shields at .100 thickness, 55 no passing zone pennants at .080 thickness, and others) - Technical specifications reference MnDOT and FHWA standards, as well as ASTM requirements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) sign specifications and ASTM standards - Sustainability requirements, including minimum post-consumer recycled content - Delivery timelines: DOT Sign Shop anticipates ordering about 500 signage blanks every 4-6 weeks - Open to authorized manufacturers, distributors, and representatives (not brokers) - Bulk and prompt pay discounts encouraged; value-added offerings may be submitted - Statewide contract supports cooperative purchasing for other agencies and CPV members - Estimated contract value: $250,000 to $300,000 annually, with multi-year extension options - Place of performance and delivery: Primarily the Department of Transportation Sign Shop and Office of State Procurement in St. Paul, MN

Description

This solicitation is a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to receive responses and award contracts with contractors to supply aluminum sign blanks to State of Minnesota agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members. It is a rebid of a previous event with revised specifications. The contract term is anticipated from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with an option to extend up to an additional 48 months. The estimated total contract value for one year is between $250,000 and $300,000, with quantities being estimates only and not imposing any obligation on the State.

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