147-26 Traffic Sign and Support Installation, Removal

This multiple award contract, issued by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), establishes pricing for the installation and removal of various traffic signs and support materials. The scope of work includes furnishing and installing ground-mounted yielding posts, pipe, structural beams, and solid wood supports, as well as installing ODOT-supplied flat sheet and extrusheet traffic signs. Additionally, the contract covers the removal and disposal of existing signs, posts, and structural beams. Services also encompass specialized assemblies such as solar-powered or hard-wired Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), school flashers, and speed feedback signs, along with necessary maintenance of traffic for lane closures. The contract is effective from the date of award through September 1, 2027, and functions as an as-needed arrangement for ODOT districts with no guaranteed purchase amounts. Vendors are evaluated based on the total cost of all items combined, and all submitted unit prices are considered firm once the bidding process is closed. The contract requires strict adherence to ODOT Construction and Material Specifications and Standard Construction Drawings. Contractors must comply with comprehensive nondiscrimination mandates, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act. Operational requirements include providing deliverables F.O.B. Destination, maintaining necessary business licenses and insurance, and adhering to all state and federal safety and environmental standards. Payment is processed via electronic funds transfer within 30 calendar days of the receipt of a proper, itemized invoice.