The City of Mobile issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 5310) for approximately 1,400 galvanized 10‑foot U‑channel “rib‑back” sign posts. Vendors were required to submit a sealed envelope by 10:30 a.m. on July 31 2019, provide a 5 % bid bond, and meet specifications including hot‑rolled steel, 3 lb/ft weight, 3/8″ holes on 1″ centers, and compliance with NCHRP 350. The award was made to VULCAN SIGNS, with an advertised unit price of $29.61 per post. The contract is an all‑or‑none sealed bid, subject to local vendor preference rules and potential disadvantaged‑person performance requirements if the total exceeds $50,000.
• Quantity: ~1,400 sign posts (one truck‑load)
• Technical specs: galvanized steel, rib‑back U‑channel, 10 ft length, NCHRP 350 compliance
• Procurement: sealed bid, 5 % bid bond, FOB destination, all‑or‑none award