F.O.B. DESTINATION (STATEWIDE CONTRACT)

F.O.B. DESTINATION FOR SHIPMENT TO:

ALL STATE AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND AUTHORIZED
NON-PROFIT ENTERPRISES LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.

TERM OF CONTRACT

THE ANTICIPATED EFFECTIVE DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CONTRACT ARE
SHOWN ON THE FRONT OF THIS SOLICITATION. IF AWARD HAS NOT BEEN MADE BY
THE ANTICIPATED EFFECTIVE DATE, THEN THE CONTRACT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE UPON THE DATE THE BID IS ACCEPTED AND CONTRACT AWARDED BY
THE STATE, AS INDICATED BY THE PURCHASING AGENT'S SIGNATURE ON THE
CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD (NOTE: THE CHANGE OF EFFECTIVE DATE MAY NOT
RESULT IN A CHANGE OF THE ANTICIPATED EXPIRATION DATE.)

RENEWAL OPTIONS: THIS CONTRACT MAY BE RENEWED UPON SATISFACTORY
COMPLETION OF THE INITIAL CONTRACT TERM. THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT
TO EXECUTE UP TO 1 OPTION TO RENEW THIS CONTRACT ANNUALLY UNDER THE
SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 12 MONTHS EACH BY
THE STATE. IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE STATE'S
COMMITMENT IS LIMITED TO A BASE TERM CONTRACT, NOT TO EXCEED TWELVE
(12) MONTHS, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO RENEWAL ANNUALLY AT THE STATE'S SOLE
OPTION.

IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
EXTEND THE TERM CONTRACT PERIOD RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION AN
ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF TIME, NOT TO EXCEED 180 DAYS BEYOND THE NORMAL
EXPIRATION DATE OF SUCH CONTRACT, UPON MUTUAL WRITTEN AGREEMENT BY
BOTH PARTIES, UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS. PROVIDED, HOWEVER,
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MAXIMUM TERM OF A CONTRACT EXCEED A TOTAL OF
SIXTY (60) MONTHS.
DELIVERY TIME (DAYS)

ALL ITEMS MUST BE DELIVERED WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 30 DAYS AFTER
RECEIPT OF A PURCHASE ORDER.

MINIMUM ORDER (EXEMPTION)

INDIVIDUAL ORDERS FOR LESS THAN $100.00 ARE EXEMPT FROM PURCHASE FROM
THIS CONTRACT.USER AGENCIES WILL PURCHASE BY APPLICABLE PURCHASING
PROCEDURES.

LINE ITEMS 00039-00040 ORDER IN MULTIPLES OF FIVE (5)EACH
POSTS PER BUNDLE. SPECIFY POST LENGTH.

FREIGHT F.O.B. STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

ALL QUOTATIONS SHALL BE F.O.B. DESTINATION. THE TERM F.O.B.
DESTINATION SHALL MEAN DELIVERED AND UNLOADED ONTO THE RECEIVING DOCK
OF ANY STATE AGENCY AND, WHEN APPLICABLE, ANY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
OR AUTHORIZED CORPORATION WITHIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, WITH ALL
CHARGES FOR TRANSPORTATION AND UNLOADING PREPAID BY THE
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR.

FIRM BID PRICE PERIOD (PRICE INCREASE ALLOWED AFTER TIME FRAME)

PRICES QUOTED SHALL BE FIRM FOR 365 DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF THE
AWARD, EXCEPT THE STATE SHALL BE ADVISED OF, AND RECEIVE THE BENEFIT
OF, ANY PRICE DECREASE IN EXCESS OF FIVE (5) PERCENT AUTOMATICALLY.
THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PRICE REDUCTION INFORMATION
WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF ITS EFFECTIVE DATE.

REQUESTS FOR PRICE CHANGES BASED ON VENDOR/CONTRACTOR'S COST:

WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR PRICE CHANGES IN TERM CONTRACTS BASED ON VENDOR/
CONTRACTOR'S ACTUAL COST FOR OTHER THAN AN IMPOSED CHARGE BY FEDERAL,
STATE, COUNTY, OR CITY GOVERNMENT ENTITY AFTER THE FIRM PRICE PERIOD
SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES,
PURCHASING DIVISION. ANY INCREASE SHALL BE BASED ON THE CONTRACT
HOLDER'S ACTUAL COST INCREASE AND MAY NOT CONSTITUTE ADDITIONAL
PROFIT, AS SHOWN IN WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION SUCH AS INVOICES CLEARLY
DEMONSTRATING AN INCREASE IN COST COMPONENTS UPON WHICH ORIGINAL BID
OR LAST PRICE INCREASE WAS BASED, I.E. INVOICES FOR THE COST OF
MATERIALS, LABOR, DELIVERY, ETC., OR LABOR UNION AGREEMENTS FROM THE
START OF THE CONTRACT OR FIRM BID PRICE PERIOD AND CURRENT DATE AND/OR
A SIGNED LETTER FROM THE CONTRACT HOLDER'S SUPPLIER STATING THAT IT
HAS OR WILL BE IMPOSING A SPECIFIED DOLLAR AMOUNT OR A PERCENTAGE
INCREASE FOR ALL OF ITS CUSTOMERS. IF DOCUMENTATION IS FROM VENDOR/
CONTRACTOR'S SUPPLIER, VENDOR/CONTRACTOR MUST SHOW PROOF THAT IT HAS
TRIED TO OBTAIN THE GOODS FROM OTHER SUPPLIERS AND WAS UNABLE TO GET
IT AT ANY LOWER PRICE. ALL REQUESTS FOR PRICE INCREASES MUST BE
SUBMITTED IN WRITING.

IN ORDER FOR THE PURCHASING DIVISION TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT HOLDER'S
REQUEST FOR A PRICE INCREASE, ITS NEW BID PRICE(S) MUST STILL BE THE
LOW BID MEETING SPECIFICATIONS; THIS WILL BE DETERMINED BY USING THE
ORIGINAL EVALUATION MODEL WITH THE PRICES FROM THE NEW LIST PRICE.
IF THE CONTRACT HOLDER'S NEW BID PRICE IS HIGHER THAN THE NEXT LOW
BIDDER, PURCHASING DIVISION WILL EVALUATE THE NEXT LOW BID TO
DETERMINE IF IT MEETS SPECIFICATIONS AND IF SO, WILL ASK IF THE NEXT
LOW BIDDER IS WILLING TO HONOR ITS BID PRICES FOR POSSIBLE RE-AWARD.

IF THE NEXT LOW BIDDER AGREES TO HONOR ITS BID PRICE AND WILL HOLD IT
FOR THE FIRM BID PRICE PERIOD FOLLOWING AWARD, PURCHASING DIVISION
WILL APPRISE THE CONTRACT HOLDER OF THE SITUATION AND ASK IF IT WANTS
TO CONTINUE WITH ITS PRICE INCREASE REQUEST OR WITHDRAW ITS PRICE
INCREASE REQUEST. IF THE CONTRACT HOLDER STATES THAT IT WANTS TO
CONTINUE WITH ITS REQUEST FOR A PRICE INCREASE, PURCHASING DIVISION
WILL RECOMMEND CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACT AND RE-AWARD TO THE NEXT
LOW BIDDER.

AT THE OPTION OF THE STATE, (1) REQUEST MAY BE GRANTED, (2) THE
CONTRACT MAY BE CANCELED AND AWARDED TO THE NEXT LOW BIDDER, (3)
THE CONTRACT MAY BE CANCELED AND THE COMMODITY/SERVICE BE READVERTISED
FOR AWARD, OR (4) CONTINUE THE CONTRACT WITHOUT CHANGE.
THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL ACCEPT OR REJECT ALL SUCH WRITTEN
REQUESTS WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) WORKING DAYS OF THE DATE OF RECEIPT
OF COMPLETE AND VERIFIED DOCUMENTATION.

APPROVAL OF PRICE INCREASES

IF APPROVED, THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL MODIFY THE CONTRACT TO
REFLECT THE APPROVED PRICE INCREASE, PRINT AND MAIL THE REVISED
CONTRACT. THE CONTRACT HOLDER SHALL HONOR ALL PURCHASE ORDERS
DATED PRIOR TO THE APPROVED PRICE INCREASE ACCEPTANCE DATE AT THE
ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE. APPROVAL OF ANY PRICE INCREASE RENEWS THE
FIRM PRICE PERIOD.

PRICE INCREASE REJECTION

WHEN THE STATE REJECTS A REQUEST FOR A PRICE INCREASE, THE CONTRACT
HOLDER WILL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF THE STATE'S INTENTION PRIOR TO
THE FIRST OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH. IF THE CONTRACT IS TO BE CANCELED,
THE CONTRACT HOLDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO HONOR ALL PURCHASE ORDERS
THAT WERE PREPARED AND DATED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE TERMINATION,
IF RECEIVED BY THE CONTRACT HOLDER WITHIN A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30)
DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF TERMINATION.
INSPECTION

ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES ARE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION AND
TESTING. ITEMS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE REJECTED.
FAILURE TO REJECT UPON RECEIPT DOES NOT RELIEVE THE CONTRACTOR OF
LIABILITY. WHEN SUBSEQUENT TESTS AFTER RECEIPT ARE CONDUCTED AND
WHEN SUCH TESTS REVEAL DAMAGE OR FAILURE TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS, THE
STATE MAY SEEK DAMAGES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER A PART OR ALL OF THE
MERCHANDISE HAS BEEN CONSUMED.

PURCHASE ORDER RELEASE (SWC)

ORDERS FOR SERVICES OR SUPPLIES THAT ARE INCLUDED ON STATEWIDE
CONTRACTS SHALL BE PREPARED BY AGENCIES ON DEPARTMENTAL PURCHASE
ORDERS AND FORWARDED DIRECTLY TO THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR. THESE PURCHASE
ORDERS, WHEN RECEIVED BY THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR, SERVE AS AUTHORIZATION
FOR SHIPMENT. ITEMS FROM DIFFERENT CONTRACTS MAY BE COMBINED ON A
SINGLE PURCHASE ORDER TO THE SAME VENDOR/CONTRACTOR TO MEET MINIMUM
ORDER REQUIREMENTS. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OR AUTHORIZED
CORPORATIONS, WHERE APPLICABLE, WILL ISSUE THEIR PURCHASE ORDER
RELEASES DIRECTLY TO THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR(S).

BILLING INSTRUCTIONS
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INVOICE THE STATE ONLY AFTER COMPLETION OF THE
WORK DESCRIBED IN THE PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT, AND AS REQUIRED BELOW
PRIOR TO ANY PAYMENT.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT AN INVOICE, WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION, TO: STATE AGENCY BILLING ADDRESS

SUCH INVOICE SHALL CLEARLY AND ACCURATELY DETAIL THE FOLLOWING
REQUIRED INFORMATION.

INVOICE/REFERENCE NUMBER; (ASSIGNED BY THE CONTRACTOR)
INVOICE DATE;
CONTRACT AND/OR PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER; (ASSIGNED BY THE STATE)
ACCOUNT NAME; PROCURING STATE AGENCY AND DIVISION NAME
ACCOUNT/CUSTOMER NUMBER; (UNIQUELY ASSIGNED BY THE CONTRACTOR TO
THE ABOVE-REFERENCED ACCOUNT NAME;
CONTRACTOR NAME;
CONTRACTOR FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OR SOCIAL
SECURITY NUMBER; (AS REFERENCED IN CONTRACT)
CONTRACTOR CONTACT (NAME, PHONE, AND/OR FAX FOR THE INDIVIDUAL TO
CONTACT WITH BILLING QUESTIONS);
CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS;
DESCRIPTION OF DELIVERED ITEM OR SERVICE; AND
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE FOR DELIVERED ITEM OR SERVICE.

THE CONTRACTOR UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THE INVOICE SHALL;

INCLUDE ONLY CHARGES FOR SERVICE DESCRIBED IN CONTRACT OR PURCHASE
ORDER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH
IN CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER;

NOT INCLUDE ANY FUTURE WORK BUT WILL ONLY BE SUBMITTED FOR
COMPLETED SERVICE; AND

NOT INCLUDE SALES TAX OR SHIPPING CHARGES (UNLESS OTHERWISE
STIPULATED IN THE CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER).

THE CONTRACTOR AGREES THAT TIMEFRAME FOR PAYMENT (AND ANY DISCOUNTS)
BEGINS WHEN THE STATE IS IN RECEIPT OF A CORRECT INVOICE MEETING THE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ABOVE.

PAYMENT

IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE "BILL TO" AGENCY TO MAKE
PAYMENT. ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING PAYMENT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE
"BILL TO" AGENCY LISTED IN THE TOP, RIGHT SIDE OF THE PURCHASE ORDER,
NOT THE PURCHASING DIVISION.

CANCELLATION

TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: THE STATE MAY TERMINATE THIS CONTRACT
WITHOUT CAUSE. SAID TERMINATION SHALL NOT BE DEEMED A BREACH OF
CONTRACT BY THE STATE. THE STATE SHALL GIVE THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR AT
LEAST NINETY (90) DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE CANCELATION
DATE.
THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR
GOODS SHIPPED OR SERVICES SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED AS OF THE
CANCELATION DATE, BUT IN NO EVENT SHALL THE STATE BE LIABLE TO THE
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR FOR COMPENSATION FOR ANY GOODS OR SERVICES WHICH
HAVE NOT BEEN RENDERED.
UPON SUCH TERMINATION, THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE NO RIGHT TO
ANY ACTUAL GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR ANY OTHER
CLAIMS WHATSOEVER OF ANY DESCRIPTION OR AMOUNT.

TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: IF THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR FAILS TO FULFILL ITS
OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS CONTRACT IN A TIMELY OR PROPER MANNER, OR IF
THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR VIOLATES ANY TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT, THE STATE
SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO IMMEDIATELY TERMINATE THE CONTRACT UPON
WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENT TO CANCEL. THE STATE SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO
WITHHOLD PAYMENT IN EXCESS OF FAIR COMPENSATION FOR COMPLETED
SERVICES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE
RELIEVED OF LIABILITY TO THE STATE FOR DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY VIRTUE OF
ANY BREACH OF THIS CONTRACT BY THE CONTRACTOR.

AT THE END OF ANY FISCAL YEAR ANY CONTRACT MAY BE CANCELED BY THE
STATE WITHOUT NOTICE, IN THE EVENT THAT FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CONTRACT
BECOME UNAVAILABLE.

THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO HONOR ALL PURCHASE ORDERS
THAT WERE PREPARED AND DATED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE TERMINATION, IF
RECEIVED BY THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR WITHIN A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) DAYS
FOLLOWING THE DATE OF TERMINATION.

RETURN GOODS POLICY FOR WARRANTY MATTERS

ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RETURN OF GOODS FOR REPAIR AND/OR
REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY SHALL BE DONE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE VENDOR.

WARRANTY PERIOD

A BIDDER WARRANTS THE PRODUCT(S) TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS FOR A PERIOD
OF ONE (1) YEAR OR MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD WARRANTY, WHICHEVER IS
GREATER.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR WILL FURNISH COMPETENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR
THE TYPE OF EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES REQUESTED WITHIN __48__ HOURS
FOLLOWING A REQUEST AND WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COST TO THE STATE. ENTER
THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE TECHNICIAN OR SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW.

NAME _______________________________
ADDRESS_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

PHONE NO.______________________ FAX NO.__________________________

PAGER NO.______________________

EMAIL ADDRESS.____________________________________________

WEBSITE.__________________________________________________

DAMAGES

IF STATE PROPERTY IS DAMAGED, STOLEN OR LOST AS A RESULT OF
CONTRACTOR'S OR CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES' NEGLIGENCE AND THAT PROPERTY
HAS TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED BY THE STATE, THE EXPENSE FOR SUCH WORK
OR REPLACEMENT WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE MONIES DUE THE CONTRACTOR.
IN ADDITION TO THE FOREGOING, THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PURSUE
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES THROUGH ANY AND ALL LEGAL REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO THE
STATE.
PROHIBITION OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS

THE REQUIREMENTS OF STATE OF TENNESSEE'S PUBLIC ACTS, 2006, CHAPTER
NUMBER 878 AND EXECUTIVE ORDER 41 ADDRESSING THE USE OF ILLEGAL
IMMIGRANTS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY CONTRACT TO SUPPLY GOODS OR
SERVICES TO THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, SHALL BE A MATERIAL PROVISION OF
THIS CONTRACT, A BREACH OF WHICH SHALL BE GROUNDS FOR MONETARY AND
OTHER PENALTIES, UP TO AND INCLUDING TERMINATION OF THIS CONTRACT.


AS REQUIRED BY PUBLIC ACTS, 2006, CHAPTER NUMBER 878, NO PERSON MAY
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO SUPPLY GOODS OR SERVICES TO THE STATE WITH-
OUT FIRST ATTESTING IN WRITING THAT THE PERSON WILL NOT KNOWINGLY
UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS
CONTRACT, AND WILL NOT KNOWINGLY UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF ANY
SUBCONTRACTOR WHO WILL UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN
THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CONTRACT,
"ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT" SHALL BE DEFINED AS ANY PERSON WHO IS NOT
EITHER A UNITED STATES CITIZEN, A LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT, OR A
PERSON WHOSE PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES IS
AUTHORIZED OR ALLOWED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND WHO,
UNDER FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS AND/OR REGULATIONS, IS AUTHORIZED TO
BE EMPLOYED IN THE U.S. OR IS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED TO
PROVIDE SERVICES UNDER THE CONTRACT. THE CONTRACTOR HEREBY ATTESTS,
CERTIFIES, WARRANTS, AND ASSURES THAT IT SHALL COMPLY WITH THIS TERM
AND CONDITION FOR THE ENTIRE CONTRACT PERIOD.

THE CONTRACTOR UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THIS SECTION WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE SANCTIONS OF PUBLIC CHAPTER 878
OF 2006 FOR ACTS OR OMISSIONS OCCURRING AFTER ITS EFFECTIVE DATE. THIS
LAW REQUIRES THE COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO
PROHIBIT A CONTRACTOR FROM CONTRACTING WITH, OR SUBMITTING AN OFFER,
PROPOSAL, OR BID TO CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE TO SUPPLY
GOODS OR SERVICES FOR A YEAR AFTER A CONTRACTOR IS DISCOVERED TO
HAVE KNOWINGLY USED THE SERVICES OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS DURING THE
PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT. THE CONTRACTOR MAY APPEAL THE
IMPOSITION OF THE ONE-YEAR PROHIBITION BY UTILIZING AN APPEALS
PROCESS ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.

AS PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 41, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT
SEMI-ANNUAL ATTESTATION FORMS AND OBTAIN A SIGNED ATTESTATION FORM
FROM ANY SUBCONTRACTOR PRIOR TO THE USE OF THE SUBCONTRACTOR AND SEMI-
ANNUALLY THEREAFTER DURING THE CONTRACT PERIOD. THE RECORDS SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND RANDOM INSPECTION AT ANY REASONABLE TIME UPON
REASONABLE NOTICE BY THE STATE. RECORDS SHALL INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
1.) DOCUMENTATION ON CONTRACTORS' EMPLOYEES AND SUBCONTRACTOR
PERSONNEL WORKING ON THIS CONTRACT SHOWING THAT THEY ARE LEGAL
TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AND PAYROLL RECORDS.
2.) SIGNED AND DATED ATTESTATION FORMS FOR YOUR COMPANY THAT HAVE
BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND ATTESTATION FORMS
OBTAINED FROM SUBCONTRACTOR(S).

NOTE: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN PRIOR APPROVAL TO
SUBCONTRACT FROM THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF GENERAL SERVICES,
PURCHASING DIVISION.

BY AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE ON THIS INVITATION TO BID THE CONTRACTOR
CONSTITUTES SIGNING THE ATTESTATION FORM FOR THE INITIAL SIX (6)
MONTHS OF THE CONTRACT PERIOD. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED
TO SUBMIT SIGNED ATTESTATION FORMS ON A SEMI-ANNUAL BASIS FROM THE
START DATE OF THE CONTRACT PERIOD THROUGH TO ITS COMPLETION DATE TO
THE PURCHASING DIVISION. THE ATTESTATION FORM IS LOCATED ON THE
PURCHASING DIVISION WEBSITE: WWW.STATE.TN.US/GENERALSERV/PURCHASING
IN THE EVENT THAT THE CONTRACTOR FAILS TO SUBMIT THE ATTESTATION FORM,
FILLED OUT, DATED AND SIGNED, BY THE END OF ANY SIX MONTH CONTRACT
INTERVAL, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF THE
REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT THE ATTESTATION FORM WITHIN SEVEN (7) CALENDAR
DAYS; FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE ATTESTATION FORM WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME
FRAME MAY RESULT IN THE CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACT.
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST (QPL)
LINES: 00006-00008: PAVEMENT MARKERS
00113-00118: POSTS & DELINEATORS, 48"
00119-00122: POSTS & MARKERS, 36"
00149-00153: SIGN SUPPORT, BREAK-OUT
00186-00199: NUTS & BOLTS, DENT BREAKAWAY
00209-00215: SIGN SUPPORT COUPLER, KLEEN-BREAK
00216-00221: SLIP BASE SYSTEM, REDI-TORGUE

THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UTILIZES A TRAFFIC CONTROL
PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS COMMITTEE (TCPMC) TO EVALUATE AND APPROVE
PRODUCTS FOR STATE USE. PROSPECTIVE VENDORS SHOULD NOTE THAT THE
TCPMC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING PRODUCT PRESENTATIONS, CONDUCTING
DISCUSSIONS OF PROCEDURE AND/OR OTHER ITEMS WHICH MIGHT ARISE AND
MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT. PRODUCTS THAT PERFORM
SATISFACTORILY AND MEET ALL TESTING AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
WILL BE ADDED TO THE QPL.

INFORMATION REGARDING THE QPL MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S WEBSITE AT:
WWW.TDOT.STATE.TN.US/MATERIALS/RESEVAL/QUALPROD.HTM
THE LINK FOR QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST AND PROCEDURES IS LOCATED IN
THE CENTER OF THE PAGE.
INFORMATION MAY ALSO BE OBTAINED BY CALLING THE DIVISION OF MATERIAL
AND TESTS AT 6601 CENTENNIAL BLVD., NASHVILLE, TN 37243-0360,
(615) 350-4100. CONTACTS ARE DANNY LANE OR GARY HEAD.

EACH BIDDER SHALL SUBMIT WITH THEIR BID, CERTIFICATION THAT THE
MATERIAL THEY PROPOSE TO FURNISH IS OF THE SAME FORMULATION AS
THAT FURNISHED FOR APPROVAL TO BE PLACED ON THE QUALIFIED PRODUCTS
LIST. ANY CHANGE IN FORMULATION WILL REQUIRE THAT A SAMPLE BE
SUBMITTED FOR RE-EVALUATION.

DELINEATORS, TYPE I AND II (LINES 00002 - 00005)

LINES 00002 - 00003

THE TYPE I REFLECTOR UNIT SHALL CONSIST OF A HERMETICALLY SEALED
ACRYLIC PLASTIC PRISMATIC REFLEX REFLECTOR HOUSED IN EMBOSSED ALUMINUM
AND PROVIDED WITH A SINGLE GROMMETTED MOUNTING HOLE. THE REFLECTOR
SHALL CONSIST OF A CLEAR AND TRANSPARENT PLASTIC FACE WITH AT LEAST
SEVEN SQUARE INCHES OF REFLECTIVE AREA, HEREIN REFERRED TO THE LENS,
WITH A HEAT SEALABLE PLASTIC COATED METALLIC FOIL BACK FUSED TO THE
LENS UNDER HEAT AND PRESSURE AROUND THE ENTIRE PERIMETERS OF THE LENS
AND THE CENTRAL MOUNTING HOLE TO FORM A UNIT PERMANENTLY SEALED
AGAINST DUST, WATER AND WATER VAPOR.

ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION 916.07 (STANDARD SPECIFICATIONF FOR
ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION MARCH 1, 1995)TYPE "B" (B), (C), (D),
SHALL APPLY, EXCEPT THAT THE REFLECTORS SHALL BE COLORLESS OR AMBER,
AS SPECIFIED AND THE MINIMUM SPECIFIC INTENSITY VALUES SHALL BE AS
FOLLOWS:
OBSERVATION ENTRANCE SPECIFIC INTENSITY
ANGLE ANGLE CANDLEPOWER PER FOOT CANDLE
DEGREES DEGREES CRYSTAL AMBER

0.1 DEGREES 0 DEGREES 119 71
0.1 DEGREES 20 47 28

THE HOUSING SHALL BE 0.020 INCH 5052-0 ALUMINUM FORMED TO
RETAIN THE ACRYLIC REFLECTOR. IT SHALL HAVE EMBOSSED CIRCULAR
REINFORCEMENT RIBS OR OTHER SUITABLE CONFORMATION TO PROVIDE RIGIDITY
OF THE HOUSING AND SHALL BE MARKED WITH THE NAME AND PART NUMBER OF
THE MANUFACTURER.

AN ALUMINUM GROMMET WITH A 3/16 INCH INSIDE DIAMETER SHALL BE EXPANDED
WITHIN THE REFLECTOR MOUNTING HOLE.

LINES 00004 - 00005

THE TYPE II REFLECTOR UNIT SHALL CONSIST OF A SEALED OPTICAL SYSTEM
HAVING A PLASTIC FACE WITH A PRISMATIC MOLDED REAR SURFACE FUSED TO A
PLASTIC BACK AT CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL EDGES. THE COMPLETE REFLECTOR
UNIT SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A METAL GROMMETTED CENTRAL HOLE FOR
MOUNTING WHICH WILL ACCOMMODATE 3/16 INCH METAL FASTENERS. THE
REFLECTOR SHALL BE APPROXIMATELY 3 1/4 INCHES IN DIAMETER. IN ADDITION
TO THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, THE REFLECTOR UNITS SHALL MEET ALL
REQUIREMENTS UNDER (B), (C), AND (D) FOR THE TYPE "B" REFLECTOR
UNIT DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION 916.07, EXCEPT THAT THE REFLECTOR SHALL
BE EITHER COLORLESS OR AMBER, AS SPECIFIED, AND THE MINIMUM SPECIFIC
INTENSITY VALUES SHALL BE AS PRESCRIBED ABOVE.
ALUMINUM SIGN BLANKS,TENNESSEE HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE (LINES 00008-00037)
#M/112.06. MAY 15, REVISED MAY 26, 2000

LINES 00009 - 00030 (ALUMINUM SIGN BLANKS)

ALUMINUM SIGN BLANKS (RECTANGLE, OCTAGON, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, PENTAGON,
FLAT SHEET AND INTERSTATE) SHALL BE ALLOY 6061/T6 OR 5052/H38. THE
ALUMINUM BLANKS ARE TO BE USED WITH HIGH INTENSITY REFLECTIVE
SHEETING. THE SIGN MESSAGE WILL BE SCREENED AFTER THE HIGH INTENSITY
SHEETING HAS BEEN APPLIED. THE SIGN BLANKS SHALL BE FLAT WITHIN THE
TOLERANCE AS PUBLISHED BY THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION, ALUMINUM STANDARDS
AND DATA. EACH SHIPMENT WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF THEY ARE NOT WITHIN
THE ALLOWABLE TOLERANCES, THE BLANKS WILL BE RETURNED TO THE SUPPLIER.
THE ALUMINUM BLANKS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY DEGREASED, RINSED AND TREATED
WITH A LIGHT, TIGHT AMORPHOUS CHROMATE TYPE COATING. ALL HOLES AND
CORNER RADII SHALL BE FABRICATED AS SHOWN IN THE STANDARD HIGHWAY SIGN
MANUAL, DATED 1979.

TESTING
THE MANUFACTURER SHALL FURNISH CERTIFICATES WITH THE BID DENOTING THAT
THE ALLUMINUM BLANKS MEET REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIFICATION.

LINES 00035 - 00037 (EXTRUDED ALUMINUM SIGN PANELS)

THE EXTRUDED ALUMINUM SIGN PANELS SHALL BE ALLOY 6063-T6. THE ALUMINUM
SIGN BLANKS ARE TO BE USED WITH HIGH INTENSITY REFLECTIVE SHEETING.
THE SIGN MESSAGE WILL BE SCREENED AFTER THE HIGH INTENSITY SHEETING
HAS BEEN APPLIED.

TESTING
THE MANUFACTURER SHALL FURNISH CERTIFICATES WITH THE BID DENOTING THAT
THE ALUMINUM BLANKS MEET REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIFICATION.

LINES 00031 - 00034 (POST CLIP, POST CLIP BOLT WITH FLAT WASHER AND
LOCKNUT)

SEE STANDARD DRAWING T/S/6 (#6) FOR DETAILS.

SIGN STAND AND SIGN, FLEXIBLE ROLL-UP TYPE (LINES 00044-00051)

DESCRIPTION
THE MATERIAL COVERED BY THIS SPECIFICATION IS INTENDED FOR USE AS A
WIND RESISTANT STAND FOR RIGID OR FLEXIBLE ROLL UP TYPE WARNING
SIGNS UP TO 48 INCHES IN SIZE.

REQUIREMENTS

ALL SIGN STANDS SHALL BE INDEPENDENTLY TESTED AND FOUND TO BE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE CRASH WORTHINESS GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE
NATIONAL COOPERATIVE HIGHWAY RESEARCH PROJECT - REPORT 350 (NCHRP-350)
MANUFACTURER TO PROVIDE LETTER FROM AN ACCREDITED TEST FACILITY
STATING THE STAND WITH SIGN ATTACHED MEETS THE STANDARD OF NCHRP-350
AND HAS FWHA ACCEPTANCE LETTER (OR SUFFICIENT DOCUMENTATION TO
ESTABLISH FWHA ACCEPTANCE). PRODUCT SHALL DISPLAY STICKER STATING
THAT IT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH NCHRP-350.

TYPE A (LINE 00044)

TYPE "'A" STANDS SHALL BE DESIGNED FOR RIGID SIGNS UP TO 48 INCHES BY
48 INCHES. THE STANDS SHALL BE COMPOSED OF FOUR POSITIVE LOCKING LEGS
HAVING TWO DIFFERENT SETTINGS TO ACCOMMODATE UNEVEN TERRAIN AND
EQUIPPED WITH RUBBER ANTI-SKID FEET RIVETED TO FRAME. PARTS SHALL BE
MANUFACTURED FROM GALVANIZED STEEL OR 6000 SERIES TUBULAR ALUMINUM
(0.100 INCH WALL THICKNESS MINIMUM).

MAXIMUM WEIGHT WITH SIGN BRACKETS SHALL NOT EXCEED 40 POUNDS.

TWO HEAVY DUTY COIL SPRINGS SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE BASE ASSEMBLY TO
PROVIDE FOR WIND DEFLECTION AND REBOUNDING OF SIGNS.

SIGN STANDS WITH 48" SIGN SHALL BE CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING WIND GUSTS
UP TO 50 MPH AND RETURN TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION WITH NO TWISTING OR
TURNING. SIGN STANDS SHALL WITHSTAND A 180 DEGREE FLEXURE AND RETURN
TO THE VERTICAL POSITION WITH NO SIGNIFICANT LOSS IN TENSION RATE.

SIGN STANDS SHALL BE DESIGNED SO THAT ALL COMPONENT PARTS MAY BE
READILY REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

SIGN STANDS SHALL NOT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL HARDWARE TO ATTACH SIGNS BY
A POSITIVE LOCKING MECHANSISM TO STANDS.

SIGN STANDS SHALL BE DESIGNED SO THAT THEY CAN BE FOLDED FOR STORAGE.

TYPE B (LINE 00045)

TYPE "B" SIGN STANDS SHALL BE DESIGNED FOR FLEXIBLE SIGNS UP TO 48
INCHES BY 48 INCHES. THE STANDS SHALL BE COMPOSED OF FOUR 2-PIECE
TELESCOPING, POSITIVE LOCKING LEGS HAVING TWO DIFFERENT SETTINGS TO
ACCOMMODATE UNEVEN TERRAIN AND EQUIPPED WITH RUBBER ANTI-SKID FEET
RIVETED TO FRAME.

PARTS SHALL BE MANUFACTURED FROM GALVANIZED STEEL OR 6000 SERIES
TUBULAR ALUMINUM (0.100 INCH WALL THICKNESS MINIMUM).

MAXIMUM WEIGHT WITH SIGN BRACKETS SHALL NOT EXCEED 40 POUNDS.

A SPRING MECHANISM SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE BASE ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE
FOR WIND DEFLECTION AND REBOUNDING OF SIGNS.

SIGN STANDS WITH 48" SIGN SHALL BE CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING WIND
GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH AND RETURN TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION WITHOUT
REQUIRING ADDITIONAL BALLAST OR TIE DOWNS.

SIGN STANDS SHALL BE DESIGNED SO THAT ALL COMPONENT PARTS MAY BE
READILY REPLACED IF NECESSSARY.

SIGN STANDS SHALL BE SUCH THAT IT WILL ACCEPT THE ROLL UP SIGNS
OF ANY MAJOR MANUFACTURER WITHOUT ADDITIONAL HARDWARE TO ATTACH
SIGNS BY A POSITIVE LOCKING MECHANISM TO STAND.

SIGN STANDS SHALL BE DESIGNED SO THEY CAN BE FOLDED FOR STORAGE.


QUALITY ASSURANCE

A CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE FROM AN INDEPENDENT LABORATORY SHALL BE
SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MATERIALS AND TEST
DIVISION, CENTRAL LABORATORY, TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH THESE
SPECIFICATIONS. A SAMPLE OF THE ITEM BID MAY BE REQUIRED FOR
INSPECTION AND TESTING TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS.

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LINES 00046-00051:

SIGN, FLEXIBLE ROLL UP TYPE. M/112.20

DESCRIPTION

THIS SPECIFICATION COVERS FLEXIBLE ROLL UP SIGN BLANKS OR FINISHED
SIGNS MADE FROM FABRIC BACKED VINYL MICROPRISM SHEETING.

REQUIREMENTS

ALL SIGNS SHALL BE INDEPENDENTLY TESTED AND FOUND TO BE IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE CRASH WORTHINESS GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE NATIONAL
COOPERATIVE HIGHWAY RESEARCH PROJECT - REPORT 350 (NCHRP-350).
MANUFACTURER TO PROVIDE LETTER FROM AN ACCREDITED TEST FACILITY
STATING THE SIGN ATTACHED TO A STAND MEETS THE STANDARD OF NCHRP-350
AND HAS FWHA ACCEPTANCE LETTER (OR SUFFICIENT DOCUMENTATION TO
ESTABLISH FWHA ACCEPTANCE).

SIGN BLANKS

SIGNS SHALL BE MADE OF MATERIAL MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM
D4956 TYPE VI, AND SHALL BE "FLUORESCENT ORANGE" OR "FLUORESCENT
CORAL" IN COLOR AND SHALL EXCEED RETROFLECTIVE VALUES FOR ORANGE
OR CORAL IN TABLE 9 OF ASTM D4956 BY AT LEAST 50%

SIGN SUPPORTS

CROSS BRACE MATERIALS:

CROSS BRACES WILL BE CONSTRUCTED OF FIBERGLASS. THE CROSS BRACE
MATERIAL WILL BE 75% GLASS AND 25% RESIN BY WEIGHT. IT MUST HAVE A
RESIN RICH SURFACE PROTECTED BY A UV STABILIZER. THE SURFACE MUST BE
GLOSSY MOLD FINISH TO AVOID BLOOM.

CROSS BRACE SIZE AND FABRICATION:

THE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CROSS BRACE FOR 36 X 36 INCH SIGNS SHALL
BE MADE OF 1 1/4" X 1/4" MATERIAL (MINIMUM). THE VERTICAL PIECE FOR
48 X 48 INCH SIGNS SHALL BE MADE OF 1 1/4" X 3/8" (MINIMUM) MATERIAL
AND THE HORIZONTAL BRACE PIECE SHALL BE MADE OF 1 1/4" X 3/16"
MATERIAL (MINIMUM). LENGTHS SHALL BE AS REQUIRED TO FULLY DISPLAY THE
SIGN.

CROSS BRACES SHALL BE FASTENED AT THEIR CENTERS USING A 3/16"
(MINIMUM) CARRIAGE BOLT AND A SELF LOCKING NUT OR STEEL SEMI-HOLLOW
RIVET. THE BRACES MUST BE SEPARATED BY A 1/161, THICK FLAT WASHER.
CROSS BRACE ENDS MUST BE ROUNDED TO PREVENT SPLINTERING, SHARP EDGES
EDGES AND DAMAGE TO SIGN FACE.

FASTENERS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT THE HORIZONTAL CORNERS TO PROVIDE A
MEANS TO FULLY DISPLAY THE SIGN. EACH FASTENER SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF
A SINGLE CLEAR POLYCARBONATE PLATE OR EQUAL ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE
SIGN CORNER MECHANICALLY RIVETED WITH AT LEAST TWO (2) RIVETS TO A
SINGLE PIECE POLYCARBONATE POCKET OR EQUAL ON THE REAR SIDE OF THE
SIGN CORNER. THE MINIMUM INTERNAL DIMENSIONS OF THE REAR SIDE POCKET
SHALL BE 5/16" X 1 5/16" X 2 1/12".

SOME MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO SECURE THE SIGN TO THE CROSS BRACE
NEAR THE INTERSECTION IN ORDER TO PREVENT KITING.

LEGENDS

WHEN SPECIFIED SIGN BLANKS SHALL BE CONVERTED TO FINISH SIGNS.
LEGENDS SHALL BE THOSE SPECIFIED BY THE REQUISITIONER. LEGENDS ARE
TO BE SILK-SCREENED WITH PERMANENT INK AND SHALL MEET U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS FOR LEGIBILITY FROM A DISTANCE OF 350 FEET

FINISHED SIGNS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE REQUISITIONER TO BE PROVIDED
WITH THE PROVISION TO CHANGE THE LEGEND WITH REGARDS TO DIRECTION
AND/OR MEANING OF MESSAGE BY MEANS OF OVERLAY PANELS.

OVERLAY PANELS

OVERLAY PANELS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF THE SAME MATERIAL AND IN THE
SAME MANNER AS THE SIGN BLANK. SOME NONCORROSIVE MEANS OF ATTACHING
OVERLAY PANELS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR DISPLAY AND STORAGE.

STORAGE

EACH SIGN SHALL HAVE A VELCRO OR EQUIVALENT STRAP RIVETED NEAR ONE
SIDE CORNER OF THE BACK OF THE SIGN, OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO SECURE
THE SIGN WHEN IT IS ROLLED UP. THE SIGN MESSAGE SHALL BE PRINTED
BETWEEN THE BORDER AND THE EDGE OF THE SIGN NEAR THE RIGHT AND LEFT
CORNERS SO IT IS READABLE WHEN THE SIGN IS ROLLED UP.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A SAMPLE OF THE ITEM BID MAY BE REQUIRED FOR INSPECTION AND TESTING
TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS.

STEEL SIGN AND DELINEATOR POSTS (LINES 00165-00170 & 00171-00176)
#M/128.10, MAY 15, 1982, REVISED FEBRUARY 17, 1989

REQUIREMENTS
STEEL SIGN POST AND DELINEATOR POST: U/POST DESIGN AND PERFORATED
SQUARE TUBE DESIGN. SEE DRAWINGS T-S-17 (#10) AND T-S-19 (#11).

QUALITY

LINES 00165-00170:
STEEL U/POST SHALL BE MANUFACTURED FROM STEEL CONFORMING TO THE
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM A 499 AND GALVANIZED CONFORM TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM A 123. ALL POSTS SHALL BE PUNCHED OR DRILLED
WITH 3/8" DIAMETER HOLES ON 1" CENTERS FOR THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF POST.
GALVANIZING SHALL BE THE FINAL PROCESS AFTER ALL FABRICATION AND
PUNCHING HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

LINES 00171-00176:
STEEL PERFORATED SQUARE TUBE POST SHALL BE MANUFACTURED FROM STEEL
CONFORMING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM A 1011 AND GALVANIZED
CONFORMING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM A 653.

SIGN POST:

SIGN POST 9'0" LENGTH
STEEL U/POST (MIN. SXX = 0.225) (MIN. WT. 2#/FT) LINE 00165
PERFORATED SQ. TUBE (MIN. SXX = 0.172) (MIN. WT. 1.70#/FT) LINE 00171

SIGN POST 10'0" LENGTH
STEEL U/POST (MIN. SXX = 0.225) (MIN. WT. 2#/FT) LINE 00166
PERFORATED SQ. TUBE (MIN. SXX = 0.172) (MIN. WT. 1.70#/FT) LINE 00172

SIGN POST 12'0" LENGTH
STEEL U/POST (MIN. SXX = 0.403) (MIN. WT. 3#/FT) LINE 00167
PERFORATED SQ. TUBE (MIN. SXX = 0.372) (MIN. WT. 2.41#/FT) LINE 00173

SIGN POST 14'0" LENGTH
STEEL U/POST (MIN. SXX = 0.511) (MIN. WT. 4#/FT) LINE 00168
PERFORATED SQ. TUBE (MIN. SXX = 0.499) (MIN. WT. 2.77#/FT) LINE 00174

DELINEATOR POST:

DELINEATOR POST 6'6" LENGTH
STEEL U/POST (MIN. SXX = 0.225) (MIN. WT. 2#/FT) LINE 00169
PERFORATED SQ. TUBE (MIN. SXX = 0.172) (MIN. WT. 1.70#/FT) LINE 00175

DELINEATOR POST 7'6" LENGTH
STEEL U/POST (MIN. SXX = 0.225) (MIN. WT. 2#/FT) LINE 00170
PERFORATED SQ. TUBE (MIN. SXX = 0.172) (MIN. WT. 1.70#/FT) LINE 00176

INSPECTION
THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH WITH EACH ORDER OR POST
A NOTORIZED MILL TEST REPORT SHOWING THE RESULTS OF THE PHYSICAL AND
CHEMICAL TESTS MADE ON THE STEEL FROM WHICH THE POSTS ARE FABRICATED.
THE MANUFACTURER WILL ALSO FURNISH CERTIFICATION THAT GALVANIZING IS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFIED ASTM SPECIFICATIONS.

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE TRAFFIC CONES - 28" (LINES 00039-00041)

THE UPPER CONICAL BODY OF THE CONES SHALL BE MANUFACTURED OF 100
PERCENT POLYVINYL CHLORIDE. THE BASE OF THE CONE SHALL BE
MANUFACTURED OF WEIGHTED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE.

THE UPPER CONICAL SECTION SHALL BE FUSED OR OTHERWISE JOINED TO THE
BASE IN A MANNER THAT WILL PROVIDE A PERMANENT BOND WHICH WILL NOT
SEPARATE ON IMPACT OF A MAGNITUDE SUCH AS WOULD BE LIKELY TO OCCUR
UNDER SERVICE CONDITIONS.

THE CONE BODY SHALL HAVE A SMOOTH, GLOSSY, NONPOROUS SURFACE THAT IS
RESISTANT TO DIRT AND GREASE.

SUPPORTS SHALL BE SPACED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BASE SO AS TO GIVE
VERTICAL STABILITY TO THE CONE AND OF A SUFFICIENT HEIGHT TO MAINTAIN
1/2" CLEARANCE ON A 28" CONE BETWEEN THE BASE AND A FLAT, LEVEL
SUPPORTING SURFACE.

COLOR: THE COLOR OF THE CONES SHALL BE ORANGE AND SHALL CONFORM TO
THE REQUIREMENTS OF "ORANGE FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE," AS
DEFINED IN THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION'S MANUAL ON UNIFORM
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.

THE CONES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED SO THAT THEY WILL NEATLY STACK AND MAY
BE EASILY SEPARATED FROM THE STACK.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

HEIGHT 28" (+1/2 MINUS 0)
SQUARE BASE, MIN 14"
WALL THICKNESS TOP MIN. .090"
BOTTOM, MIN. .100"
WEIGHT, MIN. 7 LBS
WEIGHT OF BASE MIN. 3 LBS

*NOTE: WALL THICKNESS SHALL BE MEASURED AT FIVE LOCATIONS 1" UP FROM
THE BASE AND 1" DOWN FROM THE TOP. THE AVERAGE OF THE TOTAL FIVE
READINGS SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN THE REQUIRED MINIMUM.

A SELF-CERTIFICATION AFFIDAVIT IS REQUIRED FROM THE VENDOR ADDRESSING
THE PRODUCTS COMPLIANCE WITH NCHRP 350 RECOMMENDATIONS.

CONES THAT ARE REFLECTORIZED SHALL MEET ALL OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS
IN ADDITION TO THE FOLLOWING: THE CONES SHALL HAVE AN UPPER 6-INCH
COLLAR AND A LOWER 4-INCH COLLAR OF HIGH INTENSITY REFLECTIVE SHEETING
THE CONES SHALL HAVE A RECESS IN THE CONE WALL FOR THE REFLECTIVE
SHEETING TO AID IN THE PREVENTION OF ANY COLLAR PEELING OR RIPPING.

TYPE II BARRICADE (PLASTIC) (LINE 00042)

THE BARRICADE SHALL BE MADE OF HIGH DENSITY, IMPACT RESISTANT, WHITE
POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC THAT HAS BEEN STABILIZED AGAINST ULTRAVIOLET
RADIATION. THE BARRICADE SHALL BE AN "A" FRAME DESIGN WITH TWO 24"
WIDE CROSSBARS ON EACH SIDE CAPABLE OF ACCEPTING 8" REFLECTIVE SHEET-
ING. THE SHEETING SHALL BE ENCAPSULATED MEETING SPECIFICATION
M-112.02 OF ALTERNATING ORANGE AND WHITE STRIPES. THE STRIPES SHALL
BE 4" WIDE AND SHALL SLANT AT AN ANGLE OF 45 DEGREES, ONE PAIR FROM
UPPER RIGHT TO LOWER LEFT AND ONE PAIR FROM UPPER LEFT TO LOWER RIGHT.
SHEETING ON THE CROSSBARS SHALL BE SEPARATED BY AT LEAST 12 INCHES.
THE BARRICADE SHALL BE 45" TALL AND CONSTRUCTED SO THE TWO SIDES CAN
FOLD TOGETHER WHEN NOT IN USE. SOME PARTS OF THE BARRICADE SHALL BE
HOLLOW AND ABLE TO ACCEPT SAND OR WATER AS A BALLAST TO PROVIDE
STABILITY A BRACKET OR HOLES SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR MOUNTING FLASHING
LIGHTS WITH STANDARD BOLTS. BARRICADES SHALL CONFORM TO ALL OTHER
REQUIREMENTS OF THE MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.
SAFETY FLAGS FOR HAND SIGNALING. #M/112.10 (LINE 00112)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

THE FLAGS SHALL BE A MINIMUM 24 X 24 INCHES IN SIZE, FLUORESCENT
RED/ORANGE IN COLOR WITH A 36 INCH STAFF. THE FREE EDGE OF THE FLAG
SHALL BE WEIGHTED TO INSURE THAT IT WILL HANG VERTICALLY EVEN IN HEAVY
WINDS. THE FLAG MATERIAL SHALL BE SECURELY STITCHED AND STAPLED TO
THE STAFF AND THE WEIGHT SHALL BE SECURELY STITCHED TO THE FREE EDGE
OF THE FLAG. THE OVERALL GENERAL APPEARANCE OF THE FLAG SHALL BE SUCH
AS TO INDICATE GOOD WORKMANSHIP.

MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

FLAG

THE FLAG MATERIAL SHALL BE NYLON REINFORCED AND VINYL COATED ON BOTH
SIDES. THE MATERIAL SHALL RESIST FRAYING, SNAGGING AND TEARING UNDER
SERVICE CONDITIONS AND SHALL MEET THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

COLOR FLUORESCENT RED/ORANGE

WEIGHT, OZ./YD. 2 6.0 OZ.
GAUGE, INCHES 0.009
VINYL COATING DISTRIBUTION 50/50
BASE FABRIC NYLON

WEIGHT, OZ./YD. 2 1.7
GRAB TENSILE, LBS./IN. 125/115
MULLEN BURST, LBS./SQ.IN. 225
TONGUE TEAR, LBS. 8 X 5
LOW TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE, 1/8 IN. MANDREL, 50 DEGREES F
30J FLAME TIME, SECONDS 10
ABRASION RESISTANCE, TABER, CYCLES 600

NOTE: THE NUMERICAL REQUIREMENTS STATED HEREIN ARE AVERAGE PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES OF THE MATERIAL. REASONABLE TOLERANCES TO THE SPECIFIED
VALUES ARE ACCEPTABLE.

FLAG STAFF

THE FLAG STAFF SHALL BE 3/4" X 36" HARDWOOD DOWEL WITH A SMOOTH
FINISH. IT SHALL BE STRAIGHT, FREE FROM KNOTS AND SPLITS AND SHALL BE
ROUNDED AT THE GRIP END.

TUBULAR ANCHOR SYSTEM, SIGN POST AND SIGN MOUNTING BRACKETS
(LINES 00123-00125) *REFERENCE DRAWINGS 2 THROUGH 5*

REQUIREMENTS

ANCHOR SYSTEM: THE ASSEMBLY CONSISTS OF:
1. A TUBULAR SOCKET 2 7/8" O.D. X 12 GA WALL THICKNESS X 27" LONG.
THE SOCKET IS POINTED TO FACILITATE DRIVING INTO THE GROUND AND ACCEPT
A STANDARD 2 3/8" O.D. SIGN POST, WHICH INSERTS INTO THE SOCKET.
SOCKET SHALL BE HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM A 525,
REFERENCE DRAWING #3.

2. A WEDGE WHICH IS DRIVEN BETWEEN THE SOCKET AND THE POST AND
FUNCTIONS TO LOCK THE POST INTO THE SOCKET. REFERENCE DRAWING #2.

POST:

POST SHALL BE WELDED STEEL TUBING CONFORMING TO A.S.T.M. A 513
SPECIFICATIONS MADE FROM HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET CONFORMING
TO A.S.T.M. SPECIFICATIONS A 525 OR THE TUBE MAY BE HOT DIPPED
GALVANIZED TO OBTAIN A ZINC WEIGHT OF 1.25 OZ/FT. SQUARED OF SHEET
WHICH IS G 90 COMMERCIAL WEIGHT. NOMINAL PIPE SIZE SHALL BE 2 INCHES
(2.375 OD). THE WEIGHT PER FOOT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE WALL THICK-
NESS AS INDICATED BELOW AND REQUISITIONS SHALL SPECIFY WALL THICKNESS
DESIRED FROM TABLE. REFERENCE DRAWING #5.

WALL THICKNESS WT/FT

0.080 IN. 1.961 LB.

SIGN MOUNTING BRACKET: REFERENCE DRAWING #4.

BRACKET SHALL BE STEEL MEETING ASTM A 569 AND GALVANIZED TO ASTM A
123. TWO (2) ZINC COATED 5/16 INCH X 1 1/4 INCH HEX BOLTS WITH NUTS
AND LOCK WASHERS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH EACH BRACKET. BRACKET SHALL
BE AS PER ATTACHED DRAWING #4.

TESTS

THE SUPPLIER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH WITH THE BID A NOTORIZED MILL
TEST REPORT FROM THE MANUFACTURER SHOWING THE RESULTS OF THE PHYSICAL
AND CHEMICAL TESTS MADE ON THE MATERIAL FROM WHICH THE POST, ANCHOR
SYSTEM AND BRACKETS WERE FABRICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WILL FURNISH
CERTIFICATION THAT GALVANIZING IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE ASTM
SPECIFICATIONS AS SPECIFIED UNDER THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS. THE
DIRECTOR OF MATERIALS AND TESTS MAY, AT HIS/HER DISCRETION, ORDER
TESTS MADE ON THE MATERIAL AFTER IT IS DELIVERED, EVEN THOUGH MILL
TESTS HAVE BEEN FURNISHED AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO THE STATE.

MESH CONSTRUCTION SIGN AND SUPPORT (LINES 00107-00108)

LINE 00107:

THE MESH SHALL BE SINGLE PLY, MINIMUM WEIGHT 14.5 OZ./SQ.YD CONTAINING
52 THREADS/SQ.IN., YARN MINIMUM DIAMETER OF .018" AND CONSISTS OF A
POLYESTER CORE COATED WITH PIGMENTED FLUORESCENT ORANGE VINLY,
TENSILE STRENGTH OF FINISHED SIGN SHALL BE MINIMUM OF 270 PSI.

LEGENDS AND BORDERS SHALL BE BLACK VINYL.

FOUR PERMANENT POCKETS FOR HOLDING THE SUPPORT RIBS ARE TO BE SEWN TO
THE SIGN FACE.

SIGN BRACES SHALL BE ORANGE EXTRUDED COMPOSITE FIBERGLASS SUFFICIENT
IN STRENGTH TO KEEP THE ASSEMBLED SIGN FROM SAGGING. THE BRACES SHALL
BE FASTENED IN THE CENTER WITH A LOW PROFILE DOUBLE HEADED RIVET.

THREE PIECES OF ORANGE VELCRO 8" LONG SHALL BE SEWN TO THE BACK OF THE
SIGN, ONE PIECE FOR ROLL-UP AND TWO PIECES FOR ANTI KITING.

LINE 00108:

THE SUPPORT SHALL BE HEAVY DUTY GALVANIZED T-STAND SUPPORT WITH PLATE
FOR INSERTING INTO THE GROUND BY FOOT PRESSURE. LENGTH OF SUPPORT TO
BE A MINIMUM OF 56" AND WEIGH APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS.

FLEXIBLE DRUM BARRICADES (LINE 00043)

REQUIREMENTS

THE DRUMS SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 36 INCHES IN HEIGHT AND 18" IN WIDTH.
DRUMS HAVING ONE OR MORE FLAT SIDES TO PRECLUDE ROLLING SHALL APPEAR
CYLINDRICAL TO THE DRIVER AND WHEN PROPERLY ORIENTED TO THE TRAFFIC
HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 18 INCHES. THEY SHALL BE DESIGNED WITH A SNAP
ON TYPE REMOVEABLE BASE AND SHALL ALLOW NESTLING FOR CONVENIENCE IN
STORAGE AND HANDLING. THE BASE SHALL CONTAIN A STORAGE COMPARTMENT
FOR BALLAST. THEY SHALL BE STABLE FROM OVERTURNING WHEN BALLASTED.

THE DRUMS SHALL BE REFLECTORIZED AND PIGMENTED/MOLDED IN ORANGE COLOR
THROUGHOUT AND STABILIZED AGAINST FADING BY EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS
INCLUDING ULTRA VIOLET LIGHT RAYS. EACH DRUM SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM OF
4 SIX INCH WIDE REFLECTORIZED STRIPES. THE NON REFLECTORIZED SPACE
BETWEEN THE HORIZONTAL REFLECTORIZED STRIPES SHALL NOT EXCEED 2
INCHES. THE SIX INCH WIDE REFLECTORIZED STRIPES SHALL BE LAID OUT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6C 6 OF THE MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
DEVICES, WITH THE REFLECTORIZED STRIPES BEGINING AT THE TOP OF THE
DRUM. REFLECTORIZATION SHALL BE DONE WITH HIGH INTENSITY REFLECTIVE
SHEETING.

THE TOP SECTION OF THE DRUMS SHALL HAVE A MOUNTING BRACKET CAPABLE OF
ATTACHING ONE (1) TYPE A OR TYPE C BARRICADE WARNING LIGHTS AND/OR
BARRICADE BOARD.

THE MOUNTING BRACKET SHALL BE SUFFICIENT DESIGN TO MAINTAIN THE
BARRICADE LIGHTS AFTER NUMEROUS IMPACTS.

THE DESIGN SHALL BE SUCH THAT WOULD ALLOW DRAINAGE FROM RECESSED AREAS
ON THE TOP SURFACE.

A SELF-CERTIFICATION AFFIDAVIT IS REQUIRED FROM THE VENDOR ADDRESSING
THE PRODUCTS COMPLIANCE WITH NCHRP 350 RECOMMENDATIONS.


SOLAR POWERED BEACONS (LINES 00200-00208)

SINGLE HEAD (LINES 00200-00204)

SOLAR FLASH ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SOLAR PANEL AND ALL ELECTRONICS ARE TO
BE HOUSED IN A COMPACT ENCLOSURE LOCATED ABOVE THE TRAFFICE SIGNAL
MODULE.

FLASH PATTERN TO BE MUTCD COMPLIANT. LIGHT BEAM TO BE HIGH INTENSITY
LED. LIGHT COLOR TO BE AVAILABLE IN RED AND AMBER. THE LIGHT SIZE
TO BE 12" DIAMETER AND THE SIGNAL HEAD SHALL BE BLACK. BATTERY LIFE
SPAN TO BE A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS.

SHALL INCLUDE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR STANDARD 2" SQUARE POST.
WARRANTY SHALL BE MANUFACTURER STANDARD OR 2 YEARS, WHICHEVER IS
GREATER.

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DUAL HEAD (LINES 00205-00208)

SOLAR FLASH ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SOLAR PANEL AND ALL ELECTRONICS ARE TO
BE HOUSED IN A COMPACT ENCLOSURE LOCATED ABOVE THE TRAFFICE SIGNAL
MODULE.

FLASH PATTERN TO BE MUTCD COMPLIANT. LIGHT BEAM TO BE HIGH INTENSITY
LED. LIGHT COLOR TO BE AMBER. THE LIGHT SIZE TO BE 12" DIAMTER AND
THE SIGNAL HEAD SHALL BE YELLOW. BATTERY LIFE SPAN TO BE A MINIMUM
OF 3 YEARS.

WARRANTY SHALL BE MANUFACTURER STANDARD OR 2 YEARS, WHICHEVER IS
GREATER.

LIGHTS TO BE CAPABLE OF INSTANT ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION BY CELL
PHONE AND RECEIVE FEEDBACK VIA TEXT MESSAGE INDICATING BEACON ON/OFF
AND BATTERY STATE.

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THE FOLLOWING NOTES WILL HELP YOU COMPLETE THE BID PRICE SHEETS.

NOTE 1: THE BLANK LINE "B/M" ON THE ATTACHED PRICE SHEET IS TO BE
COMPLETED BY THE BIDDER: ENTER THE BRAND AND MODEL OF THE
ITEMS BEING BID.

ON THE BLANK LINE FOR PKG QTY ON THE ATTACHED PRICE SHEET,
INDICATE THE PACKAGE QUANTITY BEING BID.

NOTE 2: REGARDING GROUPS - (SEE TERM, SINGLE AWARD PREFERRED)
SEE BELOW A LIST OF LINE ITEMS THAT ARE GROUPED AND THOSE
THAT ARE LINE ITEM AWARDS. FOR LINES THAT ARE GROUPED, YOU
MUST BID ALL LINES IN THAT GROUP TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD
OF GROUP(S) BID.


NOTE 3: THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF REFERENCED DRAWINGS. VENDORS ARE TO
EMAIL A REQUEST TO MILTON DETILLIER AT MILTON.DETILLIER@STATE.TN.US
TO OBTAIN A COPY OF DRAWING(S). PLEASE SPECIFY DRAWING NUMBERS WHEN
REQUESTING.


#1 - BI-DIRECTIONAL CHEVRON BRACKET
#2 (C) (F) - POST WEDGE & WEDGE PULLER
#3A - TUBULAR SOCKET
#3B (E) - SOCKET DRIVER
#4A - SIGN MOUNTING BRACKET
#4B - SIGN CLAMP
#5A - STANDARD 11 HOLE POST
#5B - STANDARD 13 HOLE POST
#6A/B T-S-6 - STANDARD MOUNTING DETAILS - BOLTED EXTRUDED PANEL
#7A/B T-S-12 - STANDARD STEEL GROUND MOUNTED SIGNS, BREAK-AWAY
TYPE POST FOOTING DETAILS, SQUARE TUBES
#8A/B T-S-13 - STANDARD STEEL GROUND MOUNTED SIGNS, BREAK-AWAY
TYPE POST FOOTING DETAILS, I-BEAMS
#9A/B T-S-14 - STANDARD STEEL GROUND MOUNTED SIGNS, BREAK-AWAY
TYPE POST FOOTING DETAILS, WF-BEAMS
#10A/B T-S-17 - STANDARD GROUND MOUNTED SIGN USING PERFORATED
KNOCKOUT SQUARE TUBE
#11A/B T-S-19 - STANDARD MEMBERS BENDAWAY SIGN SUPPORTS, STEEL
DESIGN
#12A/B S-MB-1 - STANDARD CONCRETE MEDIAN BARRIER
#13A SB8-250AG - TOP SUB-ASSEMBLY TO POST HARDWARE
#13B SB8-250AG - 8" SLIP BASE MULTI-DIRECTIONAL CONNECTOR PLATES
#14 SB8-250300BG - 8" SLIP BASE MULTI-DIRECTIONAL CONNECTOR PLATES
#15 HDA250-30G - HEAVY DUTY TUBULAR ANCHOR
#16 TWA250-42G - TUBULAR WINGED ANCHOR
#17 SB8-219A-G - 8" TRIANGULAR, MULTI-DIRECTIONAL, BOLT ON SLIP
BASE TOP FOR 2 3/16" SQUARE TELESPAR
#18 SB8-MPHDW - 8" TRIANGULAR, MULTI-DIRECTIONAL, MATCH PLATE
CONNECTOR HARDWARE KIT
#19 SB8-CTA30-G - 8" TRIANGULAR, MULTI-DIRECTIONAL, COMBINATION
ANCHOR/SLIP BASE PLAT - CONCRETE
#20 SB8-CTWA42-G - 8" TRIANGULAR, MULTI-DIRECTIONAL, COMBINATION
ANCHOR/SLIP BASE PLATE - SOIL
#21 SB4573-250A-G - 4 1/2" X 7 1/4" INCLINED, BOLT ON SLIP BASE
TOP FOR 2 1/2" SQUARE TELESPAR
#22 SB4573-MPHDW - 4 1/2" X 7 1/4" RECTANGULAR, SLIP BASE MATCH
PLATE CONNECTOR HARDWARE KIT
#23 SB4580-250A-G - 4 1/2" X 8" INCLINED, BOLT ON SLIP BASE TOP
FOR 2 1/2" SQUARE TELESPAR
#24 SB4580-MPHDW - 4 1/2" X 8" RECTANGULAR, SLIP BASE MATCH PLATE
CONNECTOR HARDWARE KIT