Parking Signs. Parking Sign Posts. and Related Parking Administration Materials – One-Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options

The City of Providence, Rhode Island is soliciting bids for a one-year contract with two optional one-year renewals to provide parking signs, sign posts, and related materials. The contract will be a firm fixed unit price contract, with the contractor providing products on an as-needed basis. The city is seeking a qualified manufacturer or distributor to provide standard and custom parking signs, sign posts, mounting hardware, and other related materials. Key aspects of the contract include: * The contractor must have at least five years of experience manufacturing traffic control signs and provide three municipal references. * The contract will be for a one-year term with two optional one-year renewals, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. * The contractor will provide products at fixed unit prices, which will include all labor, materials, and other costs. * The city reserves the right to purchase greater or lesser quantities than estimated, or to omit the purchase of any item entirely. * The contractor must comply with all applicable industry standards, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Rhode Island DOT standards. * The contractor must provide a minimum ten-year manufacturer's warranty for all products. * The city may also award the contractor the option to provide sign installation services, which will be evaluated separately from the base bid. The city is seeking bids from qualified contractors who can provide high-quality products and services at competitive prices. The deadline for submitting bids is July 27, 2026, and questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to the Purchasing Department or the MBE/WBE Outreach Director. Some of the specific products and services that the contractor will be required to provide include: * Standard and custom parking signs, including ADA parking signs, resident permit signs, and temporary parking restriction signs. * Sign posts, including U-channel and square tube posts, and breakaway systems. * Mounting hardware, including brackets, tamper-resistant hardware, and pole caps. * Parking administration devices, including flexible delineators, parking curb signs, and parking cones. * Sign installation services, including installation of new signs, removal and replacement of existing signs, and emergency replacement of damaged signs. Overall, the city is seeking a reliable and experienced contractor who can provide high-quality products and services to support its parking administration needs.