Supply and Delivery Street Sign Blanks and Blades

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

INTRODUCTION
The City of Surrey (the “City”) invites contractors to provide a quotation on the form attached as Schedule B – Form of Quotation to Attachment 1 – Quotation Agreement (the “Quotation”) for the supply and delivery of the goods described in Schedule A – Specifications of Goods to Attachment 1 – Quotation Agreement - Goods (the “Goods”).  The description of the Goods sets out the minimum requirements of the City.  A person that submits a Quotation (the “Contractor”) should prepare a Quotation that meets the minimum requirements, and may as it may choose, in addition, also include goods, or terms that exceed the minimum requirements. 

SPECIFICATIONS OF GOODS
Materials shall meet the requirements specified below. All supplied blanks and blades are preferred to be made of virgin non-recycled materials; alternative blanks and blades made of recycled materials should be indicated within Schedule B. For each alternative product listed, a specification sheet shall be attached to the submission.  Blanks and blades supplied shall be in accordance with the current British Columbia Ministry of Transportation Traffic Sign Fabrication Specifications, including the substrate material and the following appropriate requirements:

(a)  Aluminum

• Finished sign shall be flat within a maximum allowable deflection of 0.005(D) where ‘D’ is the maximum dimension of the sign blank in any direction
• Sheet Aluminum shall be nominal thickness of 2 mm (0.081”) flat sheet tension leveled
• Sign grade aluminum alloy 5052-H38 conforming to the requirements of ASTM B209M
• Made of non-recycled materials - preferred
• Finish – continuous, smooth, uniform

(b)        Dimensions

• For shape and dimensions refer to Schedule A-2 Drawings
• The dimensions of the sign blank shall be within 1.5 mm of those specified

ADDENDA
If the City determines that an amendment is required to this RFQ, the City Representative will issue a written addendum by posting it on the BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca and the City website at www.surrey.ca  (collectively, the “Websites”), and upon posting, any addenda will form a part of this RFQ.  It is the responsibility of Contractors to check the Websites for addenda.  The only way this RFQ may be added to, or amended in any way, is by a formal written addendum.  No other communication, whether written or oral, from any person will affect or modify the terms of this RFQ or may be relied upon by any Contractor.  By delivery of a Quotation the Contractor is deemed to have received, accepted and understood the entire RFQ, including any and all addenda.

All inquiries related to this RFQ should be directed in writing to the contact person named above.