Stop Signs

The City of Spokane’s Street Department issued RFQ 5623‑22 for the supply of 1,000 aluminum, 30‑inch “R1‑1” stop signs with Type VI prismatic reflective sheeting. Vendors must provide signs that meet FHWA blank standards, ASTM B‑921 conversion coating, and ASTM D4956‑13 Type IV sheeting, packaged ten per box with slip‑sheeting, and deliver within 30 calendar days ARO. Freight is the supplier’s responsibility and a 9 % sales/use tax is applied to the subtotal. The solicitation was open for bids until 5 April 2022, awarded on 20 April 2022, and the contract term is one year with up to four optional one‑year extensions. • Quantity: 1,000 finished stop signs (estimated annual need). • Technical requirements: virgin aluminum blanks (6061‑T6 or 5052‑H36/H38), silk‑screen printing, 0.080 in thickness, reflective Type VI prismatic sheeting, 30 × 30 in size, 10‑sign cartons, 30‑day delivery. • Financials: unit prices ranged from $34.10 to $106.00; total contract value (including tax) estimated between $37 k and $116 k.