Description
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is seeking bids for the fabrication and delivery of Fixed Legend and Variable Legend Highway signs and sign-associated materials on an "as-needed" basis. The contract will be funded by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and is subject to all applicable federal domestic preference requirements. Bidders must provide certifications and documentation to verify compliance with applicable federal requirements. The contract will be awarded to the bidder who provides the best value to the State.
• The contract is for an "as-needed" basis, meaning that the State will order signs and materials as needed.
• The signs and materials must conform to the most recent version of the Alaska Traffic Manual (ATM), Alaska Traffic Manual Supplement (ATMS), and applicable Standard Drawings.
• The contractor must provide shop drawings for approval before fabrication.
• The contractor must use ASTM D4956 Type IV retroreflective sheeting on sheet aluminum panels for all signs except those with orange backgrounds.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable federal domestic preference requirements, including the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA).