Request For Proposals -- DRPA-04-2026 Purchase and Delivery of Signal-Tech Directional Signs for Walt Whitman Bridge

The Delaware River Port Authority ("Authority") hereby invites interested suppliers to submit proposals for DRPA-04-2026 Purchase and Delivery of Signal-Tech Directional Signs for the Walt Whitman Bridge. This public advertisement constitutes the DRPA’s formal solicitation.

Basis of Award: This contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on the basis of the lowest, overall price submitted, in the best interest of the DRPA for supplying all the products specified in compliance with stated General Conditions, Special Provisions and Specifications using the estimated quantities provided.

The Authority’s Board of Commissioners has adopted a resolution stating suppliers seeking contracted work must be prevented from influencing the vendor selection process. In order to be considered in the vendor selection process, a Political Contribution Form and Certification must be completed and submitted with the Request for Proposals.

Copies of the Proposals and Political Contribution Form and Certification, shall be submitted, in PDF format, via SAP Ariba no later than Thursday, April 30, 2026 @11:00AM. Faxed, e-mailed, or hard copies of Proposals will NOT be accepted.

The Authority remains firmly committed to ensuring equal employment and contracting opportunities for everyone and will not discriminate against any individual or business based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All qualified persons will be afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the contract and employment processes.

The DRPA and PATCO are now utilizing the Ariba Network for all sourcing, contracts, and supplier management. In order to compete for procurement opportunities with the Authority, your company must register on the Ariba Network and complete the Authority's supplier registration questionnaire. You can register on the Ariba Network at any time. Registration is free, quick and easy. Please refer to the DRPA Procurement website ( http://www.drpa.org/procurement/ ) for more information.

Responses to this RFP must be submitted electronically via the Ariba Network. Faxed, e-Mailed, and/or hardcopies will not be accepted. The Ariba submission requirement is mandatory and non-waivable.

In order to be added as a Proposer to this Project, please contact the following Purchasing Officer: Nicole Smith ncsmith@drpa.org 856-968-2163.

DELAWARE RIVER PORT AUTHORITY
Jesse Mickel
Manager, Purchasing and Stores DRPA & PATCO
856-968-2160