FY27 Traffic Sign Materials

The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is soliciting competitive bids under solicitation TO27-05 for the procurement of traffic signs, sign blanks, signposts, and anchor bases. The contract is a purchase agreement with a performance period starting upon execution and continuing through September 30, 2027. All materials must adhere to ACHD specifications, standard drawings, and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements. Specific technical standards include the use of .080-inch or .100-inch-thick aluminum for signs, Type IV or higher retro-reflective sheeting, and steel posts conforming to ASTM A-446 and ASTM A-525 (G-90) for galvanization. Deliveries are set as F.O.B. Boise, with the vendor assuming all expense and risk for transport to the ACHD principal place of business. Bids must be submitted electronically via the ACHD eProcurement portal by November 18, 2026, at 3:00 pm local time; manual or paper submissions will be deemed non-responsive. Required documentation includes a completed Vendor Questionnaire, Bid Schedule, and a Buy American Certificate. Evaluation is based on strict compliance with specifications and responsiveness to the bid documents. Awardees may be required to provide bid security of 10% of the total bid and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value. Additionally, vendors must maintain comprehensive general liability and motor vehicle insurance with minimum limits of $100,000 per claim and $500,000 aggregate. Payment terms are net 30 days following invoice submission to the designated ACHD email.