Opportunity
Arkansas Department Of Transportation Ardot #M-27-004W
ARDOT Solicits Aluminum Sign Blanks for Highway Signage
Posted
July 08, 2026
Respond By
August 04, 2026
Identifier
M-27-004W
NAICS
331315
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is seeking bids for a large-scale supply of aluminum sign blanks for highway signage manufacturing. - Buyer: Arkansas Department of Transportation, Equipment and Procurement Division, Maintenance Division Sign Shop - Products requested: - Multiple sizes and shapes of aluminum sign blanks, including standard, STOP, YIELD, SHIELD, and SCHOOL sign formats - Quantities range from 30 to 7,500 units per size, totaling tens of thousands of blanks - All blanks must be made from 5052-H38 aluminum alloy, conforming to ASTM B-209 standards - Alodizing treatment is required for all blanks - Detailed packaging, hole punching, and corner radius specifications per MUTCD standards - All shipments must be tarped and received dry - Notable requirements: - 'All or none' bids only; partial bids will not be considered - Delivery required within 45 days after award - $1,000 bid bond and 5% performance bond required - Certified test reports and chemical analysis documentation may be requested - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Delivery location: ARDOT Maintenance Division Sign Shop, Little Rock, AR
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of aluminum sign blanks for the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The materials must meet specific standards including 5052-H38 aluminum alloy and ASTM B-209 specifications with alodizing treatment. The bid requires electronic submission only and includes detailed packaging and shipping instructions. Bidders must provide a bid bond and performance bond, and delivery is required within 45 days after award.