147-25 Traffic Sign and Support Installation, Removal

The contract established by this solicitation is a statewide, multiple award requirement for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to provide installation, removal, and disposal services for various traffic signs and support materials across Ohio. The scope includes furnishing and installing ground-mounted yielding posts, pipe supports, structural beams, and solid wood supports, as well as installing ODOT-supplied flat sheet and extrusheet signs on ground or overhead supports. It also covers the removal and disposal of existing signs and supports. Pricing is structured on unit prices per foot, each, or square foot, with separate categories for standard and rush completion times, and the contract duration extends from the award date through September 1, 2026, with work to be performed at locations specified in individual purchase orders issued by district offices. The contract emphasizes compliance with ODOT’s Construction and Material Specifications, Standard Construction Drawings, and federal and state regulations, including Build America Buy America requirements and non-discrimination statutes. The procurement process evaluates bids primarily based on total evaluated cost, with responsiveness and responsibility as key criteria. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Ohio Buys portal by October 9, 2025, and must include completed pricing sheets and signed Affirmation & Disclosure forms. The contract incorporates specific clauses governing amendments, waivers, assignments, and confidentiality, requiring all modifications to be in writing and signed by both parties. It also includes provisions related to data privacy, security, and domestic sourcing, with references to additional addenda and certifications. Inspection and acceptance are performed at the work site by ODOT’s district representatives, with work required to meet specified standards and be free of material defects. Payment is made upon submission of proper invoices, with the process managed through purchase orders, and no specific federal invoicing systems are mandated. Overall, the contract emphasizes strict compliance with applicable standards, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that all work meets ODOT’s technical, safety, and environmental requirements.