Opportunity
Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority Planet bids #2026-03 REBID
BJCTA bus-stop signage replacement: approximately 600 three-panel assemblies and related installation and restoration work
Posted
October 09, 2026
Respond By
November 12, 2026
Identifier
2026-03 REBID
NAICS
339950, 238990, 238110
BJCTA is seeking a prime contractor to replace bus-stop signage across its fixed-route service area with an estimated 600 complete sign assemblies on new poles. - Buyer: Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA), Procurement Department. - Scope: Verify existing stops; design, fabricate, remove, and install signs; coordinate permits, utilities, and traffic control; restore affected surfaces; maintain asset records; and provide warranties. - Sign assemblies: Each assembly includes three panels: a MAX identification flag, route and stop information, and stop identification with digital information. Signage must carry BJCTA/MAX branding and include a Stop ID/QR panel; durable aluminum is specified. - Additional quantities and allowances: 80 pole-remnant grinds; 450 sq. ft. sidewalk repair; 160 non-concrete hole backfills; 280 sq. ft. full concrete panel replacements; and spare panels, decals, and hardware as itemized below. Accessible concrete boarding pads are separately authorized and priced; no quantity is stated. - Requirements: Comply with Buy America, ADA, and MUTCD requirements and protect utilities. No OEM, manufacturer, or product part numbers are identified; MAX is referenced as branding, not as a sign manufacturer. - Schedule: Begin within 30 calendar days after Notice to Proceed and complete within 270 calendar days. No options or subscription term are stated.
Description
The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority invites proposals for the Bus Stop Signage Replacement Project. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the BJCTA PlanetBids Vendor Portal by November 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. A 5% bid bond is required, and proposal packages may not exceed 75 pages. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 21, 2026, and questions must be submitted via PlanetBids by October 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.