The City of Spokane Street Department issued an Invitation‑to‑Bid (ITB 5614‑22) for the supply of aluminum sign blanks on an as‑needed, five‑year blanket basis. Vendors must provide a wide variety of pre‑fabricated aluminum blanks (various shapes, gauges of 0.08 in. and 0.125 in., hole patterns, and sizes up to 120 in.) with ASTM D4956‑04 Type IV reflective sheeting where required. Pricing is submitted on a unit‑price basis; the contract will pay only for quantities actually ordered, delivered, and accepted. The bid documents list three potential bidders, but the award winner is not identified. The contract is governed by Washington State law, includes a 9 % sales tax, and requires a fixed profit margin (10 % or 15 %). Delivery must occur within 30 calendar days after receipt of order, with a 24‑hour delivery notice.
• Scope: Supply of virgin‑aluminum sign blanks (various dimensions, shapes, gauges) with optional Type IV reflective sheeting.
• Pricing: Unit‑price format; estimated total bid ≈ $96,590 (including tax).
• Term: Five‑year blanket order, quantities based on one‑year usage estimates; no explicit renewal language.
• Requirements: ASTM B‑921 coating, ± 1⁄32 in. dimensional tolerance, deburred edges, packaging ≤ 2000 lb per pallet, 30‑day delivery window, 30‑day material warranty and 10‑year reflectivity guarantee.