APPROVAL LETTER ATTENUATOR PARTS 4.16.2026.pdf

This is an approval letter related to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the procurement of attenuator parts and traffic safety equipment. The solicitation, RFX 3160008007, encompasses a comprehensive range of products including TMA systems, QuadGuard units, MASH-compliant assemblies, TAU-II systems, Scorpion trailers, Delta crash cushions, and Sentinel Impact Tracker devices, available in various widths and Test Level ratings (TL-2 and TL-3) for different mounting applications on concrete and asphalt surfaces. Vendors must submit electronic bids through Mississippi's MAGIC portal by Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST. The contract term extends from commission approval through April 30, 2027, with an optional extension of up to twelve additional months, not to exceed twenty-four months total. Addendum A must be submitted with all responses.

Bidders are required to submit unit prices for each listed attenuator part and assembly, along with company information and supporting documentation in PDF format. All suppliers must register with the State of Mississippi through the MAGIC portal and submit a completed W-9 form before contract award. Vendors claiming Economically Disadvantaged Veteran (EEV) status may qualify for set-aside benefits by submitting the required EEV Certification form. Contract pricing remains fixed throughout the contract term, with deliveries made F.O.B. statewide to MDOT locations on an as-needed basis. Payment shall be made electronically within forty-five days of invoice receipt. All suppliers must comply with E-Verify participation requirements, equal employment opportunity mandates, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The procurement documents do not specify minimum order quantities, incumbent vendors, or exact budget ranges.