Metal Sign Posts

Pierce County's Planning and Public Works department is soliciting bids for the procurement of Telespar or approved-equal metal signposts and related hardware to support regional infrastructure. The required materials must be cold rolled carbon sheet steel conforming to ASTM A1011/A1011M Grade 50, with a minimum tensile strength of 65,000 PSI. All posts must feature a hot dipped galvanized coating conforming to ASTM A653/A653M Grade-90, ensuring they are galvanized both inside and out for their entire length. Deliverables include various post configurations and accessories such as cast aluminum sign caps, 90-degree crosspieces, surface mount post bases, and 3/8 inch steel rivets. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder who submits the lowest responsive bid. Bidders must provide a written manufacturer certification detailing the product's yield and tensile strength and confirming a certified quality assurance program. Submissions must be made via the OpenGov portal by 1:00 PM on November 20, 2026, and must include a completed invitation to bid and pricing proposal. All pricing must be FOB Destination, Prepaid and Allow. The resulting agreement will be governed by Washington law, with payments processed monthly through the County voucher system based on documented work performed. Contractors are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance naming Pierce County as an additional insured and must comply with non-discrimination, ADA, and prevailing wage requirements.