Traffic Sign Blanks

Invitation for Bid IFB-26-0332, issued by the City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement on September 22, 2026, seeks a provider for the purchase and supply of miscellaneous aluminum sign blanks. These materials will support the Traffic Services Division in creating and maintaining directional and warning street signage to ensure the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles. The contract is for a five-year term beginning approximately December 2, 2026, with no options to extend. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror, with the City reserving the right to award by individual line item, group, or multiple contracts. The scope of work requires the delivery of sign blanks in various shapes and sizes, including rectangles, pentagons, and yield signs, manufactured from 5052-H38 or better aluminum in .063, .080, and .125 gauges. All products must feature a corrosion inhibiting chromatic conversion surface coating and adhere to strict shear tolerances and industry standards for strength and workmanship. Deliveries are to be made FOB destination to the Street Transportation Department in Phoenix, Arizona, between 7 am and 1 pm on weekdays. Pricing is firm and fixed for the first year, with subsequent annual adjustments based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index. Offerors must have been in operation for at least three years and provide mandatory documentation, including Heat Safety Compliance, Conflict of Interest and Transparency, and signed Offer pages, to be considered responsive. The contract is governed by Arizona law, and the City maintains the right to inspect all deliverables for mechanical integrity and specification conformity prior to acceptance. Payment terms are default 0% net 45 days upon receipt of a signed delivery ticket and invoice.