This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Duluth, Minnesota. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

You are invited to submit Bids to supply and deliver an initial order of 200 bus stop signposts with an option to deliver up to 600 more signposts to the Duluth Transit Authority Operations Center located at 2402 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN, 55806. Questions regarding this Request for Bids may be directed to nbrown@duluthtransit.com or 218-623-0329. The DTA is in the process of redesigning its route system and is planning to install new signage throughout the DTA service area, and is seeking qualified firms to fabricate, with an option to paint them, and deliver up to 800 signposts to the DTA. The first 200 posts must be delivered no later than 30 days beyond the date of "Notice to Proceed" from the DTA. Additional orders of posts will be at the sole discretion of the DTA Project Manager. Project will be complete on or before December 31, 2023. The signposts are galvanized, predrilled posts, however, the DTA is seeking an option to have the signposts painted in a standard color. Vendors may bid on painted or unpainted signposts, or both When accepted by and signed on behalf of Organization/Company, this pricing form and all relevant portions of the selected Vendor Bid, including any amendments thereto; the Bidder's representations and certifications submitted as part of its Bid; and any other relevant materials submitted by the Bidder as part of, or subsequent to submittal of its Bid shall form a binding contract between Duluth Transit Authority and the Bidder for a bus stop signposts pricing as specified therein. The DTA is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its programs and services on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran's status, and encourages the participation of small and disadvantaged business enterprises in the performance of this contract. Taxes. The DTA is exempt from payment of Federal excise tax, transportation tax, Minnesota state sales tax and City of Duluth sales tax for services. Contractor shall include all applicable sales or use taxes in the bid price as required under MN Department of Revenue guidelines and MN Statute 297A.61, sudb.58. Contractor may not subcontract or assign this Contract or any portion thereof without the prior written approval of the DTA General Manager. The DTA reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all Bids in the interest of the Authority.