ARFQ-0809-TPK2700000003-1 | Square Sign Posts and ALPOLIC Sign Components

The solicitation ARFQ-0809-TPK2700000003-1 issued by the West Virginia Parkways Authority seeks the supply of square sign posts and ALPOLIC composite sign components to support roadside safety infrastructure, with delivery and installation targeted at 374 George Street, Beckley, WV. The contract is structured as a term contract with an initial one-year period and up to three one-year renewal options, operating under an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) framework where quantities are not fixed and orders are placed as needed. All items must meet stringent technical specifications, including compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, NCHRP 350, and FHWA standards for crashworthiness, material integrity, and durability under extreme environmental conditions ranging from -60°F to +170°F. Components such as steel posts, splice tubes, slip bases, and sign braces must be manufactured in the U.S. using domestically melted and coated materials, adhering to Buy American and Build America requirements, and the manufacturing facility must hold ISO 9001:2000 certification. The signs themselves, including MUTCD-compliant composite panels, require permanent product identification and specific hole punching patterns. Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where technical compliance is a mandatory pass/fail threshold and price is the sole determinant among qualified offers. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including complete pricing for all line items, manufacturer certifications, and proof of compliance with all material and performance requirements. Alternates are permitted only if equivalent specifications are proven and fully documented. The contract requires a 100% performance bond, a 100% labor and material payment bond, and a two-year maintenance bond prior to award, along with a litigation bond if protests arise. Vendors must also hold a valid West Virginia contractor’s license, be registered in good standing with the state’s Purchasing Division, and carry specified levels of insurance, including general liability, builders risk, and professional liability. All deliveries are F.O.B. destination to Beckley, WV, with payment contingent on acceptance at that location and issued only after delivery, with no advance payments allowed. Invoices must be submitted within 30 days of shipment to the address listed on the purchase order, and the contract is subject to annual appropriation, rendering it void if funds are not secured by July 1. No federal acquisition regulations apply; instead