Traffic Sign Hardware

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County are soliciting bids for a term‑contract (2‑year initial term, renewable) to supply a wide range of traffic‑sign hardware items (brackets, cantilever arms, bollards, stainless‑steel banding, etc.) to the Department of Public Works and other city agencies. Vendors must submit unit prices (FOB destination, freight prepaid) for each line‑item, meet a one‑year warranty requirement, and comply with all City contractual clauses (e.g., indemnification, insurance, de‑barment checks). No bid or performance bonds are required, and bids must be received by 10:00 a.m. on 15 Oct 2026. The contract may be split among multiple vendors and has a firm price for the first year with a possible 5 % escalator thereafter. • Scope: Supply of traffic‑sign brackets, cantilever arms, bollards, stainless‑steel banding, and related accessories. • Quantity: Estimated based on historical usage; no minimum/maximum guaranteed. • Delivery: Within 30 calendar days of a valid purchase order; FOB destination. • Term: 2 years (initial) with optional renewal of equal length. • Mandatory documents: U.S.‑manufactured certification, bid acknowledgement, non‑collusion affidavit, MBE/WBE/VBE/DOBE certification, nepotism statement, warranty, literature, and exception sheet. • No bid bonds required; pricing must be firm for 90 days after opening. • Questions due 7 Oct 2026; bids due 15 Oct 2026.