Solicitation: 26081100000000000022 WOODEN SIGN POSTS

The State of Maine’s Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified vendor to supply a total of 1,031 pressure‑treated wooden sign posts of eight different sizes for installation across four maintenance locations (Dixfield, Bangor, Caribou, and Augusta). All posts must be Eastern Hemlock or Southern Yellow Pine No. 2 or better, D4S, kiln‑ or air‑dried, and ACQ‑treated to 0.40 in. penetration with 0.60 pcf retention. The contract is FOB destination, with delivery required by the end of October 2026. Bidders must submit unit prices for each post size via the State’s Advantage Vendor Self‑Service (VSS) system by the deadline, and provide treatment and mill certifications at delivery. • Provide eight post sizes ranging from 4 × 4 × 14 ft to 6 × 6 × 20 ft, totalling 1,031 units. • Posts must meet strict species, grade, treatment, and incising specifications (ACQ, D4S). • Delivery to four DOT locations, with all shipping costs included (FOB destination). • All bids submitted electronically via VSS; questions allowed up to 48 hours before the Sep 2, 2026 deadline.