BUS STOP SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) is seeking a Prime Contractor for the Bus Stop Signage Replacement Project to provide a turnkey, systemwide replacement of bus stop sign assemblies and poles across its fixed route service area. This initiative supports the 70 30 Route Redesign Plan and modernization efforts, requiring the fabrication and installation of approximately 600 three-panel sign assemblies. Each assembly consists of a MAX Identification Flag, a Route and Stop Information Panel, and a Stop Identification and Digital Information Panel. The contractor is responsible for the entire process, including design submittals, the provision of a full-size prototype for scan testing, removal and disposal of existing signage, and final surface restoration such as concrete repair and backfilling. Proposals must be submitted via the PlanetBids Vendor Portal by November 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, and must not exceed 75 pages. Evaluation is based on material specifications, such as the use of 0.09 inch aluminum and UV-resistant coatings, compliance with ADA and MUTCD standards, and the quality of the rollout methodology. Key requirements include Buy America compliance, adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act, and the provision of a 5 percent bid bond, as well as performance and payment bonds. Successful bidders must be authorized to conduct business in Alabama and provide a minimum warranty of two years for workmanship and five years for the finish. Final acceptance is determined on a per-location basis upon the correct installation of all three panels and the supporting pole.