Aluminum Sign Blanks - Traffic Engineering

The Jefferson Parish Government is soliciting bids for the purchase of aluminum composite panels to be used as permanent signal back plates for the Traffic Engineering Department. These panels must be constructed from two aluminum skins of at least .010 inch thickness, using Aluminum Alloy 5052 H32, bonded to a carbon black pigmented polyethylene core with a total thickness of 2mm. To meet MUTCD standards, both sides must feature a dull black fluoropolymer coating. The material must be durable enough to withstand temperatures ranging from -60 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit and have an expected lifespan of 12 years. Technical compliance is critical for award, requiring documented wind testing by an independent agency showing resistance to sustained velocities of 80 mph and gusts up to 108 mph. Suppliers may be required to provide non-returnable samples at no cost, evidence of ISO 9001:2000 certification for manufacturing facilities, and confirmation from reflective sheeting manufacturers that the material is a suitable substrate. Additionally, the selected supplier must provide a warranty against defects and workmanship, as well as personal factory support and training within 24 hours for fabrication and application matters. Packaging must adhere to industry standards, utilizing 4-way skids or reinforced wooden boxes for signal back plates.