Event_ID_0000040068_RFI.docx
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- Main Line Guardrails
- Solicitation number
- 0000040068
- Issued by
- California
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) on behalf of the State of California for Main Line Guardrails. The RFI seeks to identify manufacturers and suppliers capable of providing guardrail products that meet applicable crash test compliance standards, including MASH and NCHRP 350 specifications. This RFI represents the first step in developing a competitive Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The anticipated contract resulting from this solicitation will be a mandatory statewide contract for Caltrans and available for use by other State agencies. The contract term is structured for two years with three one-year extension options. Interested suppliers must submit completed response worksheets, including supplier information and product details, via email to Haileigh Georgeson at Haileigh.arthur@dgs.ca.gov no later than 5:00 PM PST on September 14, 2026. The formal IFB solicitation is expected to be released in October 2026.
The estimated annual contract value is $5,000,000. Attachment A provides product specifications defining general product attributes and guidelines that must be met. Attachment C identifies delivery locations for reference. Submission of a response to the RFI is voluntary and not required to participate in the subsequent solicitation process. All costs associated with developing an RFI response are the sole responsibility of the responding supplier and are not chargeable to the State of California. Interested parties with questions may contact Haileigh Georgeson at (279) 239-6911 or via email.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Attachment_B._RFI_0000040068_Response_Worksheet.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment_C_-__Delivery_Locations.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment_A._Product_Specifications__DRAFT_.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Governor Gavin Newsom REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 0000039836, MAIN LINE GUARDRAILS Page 2
DATE: AUGUST 28, 2026
TO: INTERESTED BIDDERS
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 0000040068
MAIN LINE GUARDRAILS
A. PURPOSE
The Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is providing the opportunity for interested suppliers to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) for Main Line Guardrails statewide contract.
This RFI will:
· Collect information from manufacturers/suppliers on the availability of products that can meet all applicable crash test compliance standards such as MASH and/or NCHRP 350.
· Identify manufacturers/suppliers of these products on a statewide basis.
B. ACQUISITION PLAN OVERVIEW
This RFI is the first step in creating an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to competitively bid for these products. It is anticipated that the contract term for any resulting contracts from the competitive solicitation will be for two (2) years, with three (3), one (1) year extension options. The contract resulting from the solicitation will be a mandatory statewide contract for Caltrans and available for other State agencies to use.
The estimated value of the contract is $5,000,000 per year.
The solicitation is expected to be released in October 2026.
D. ATTACHMENTS
There are three (3) attachments to this RFI:
· Attachment A – Product Specifications describing general product attributes/guidelines that must be met.
· Attachment B – RFI 0000040068 Response Worksheet to be completed by interested suppliers.
· Attachment C – Delivery Locations for reference.
E. RESPONDING TO THE RFI
Interested suppliers are requested to complete Attachment B (Response Worksheet) including:
· Section A (Supplier Information) – Provide supplier contact information.
· Section B (Questionnaire) – Identify proposed brand/model and provide any applicable product details, comments, and/or recommendations.
Interested suppliers are requested to submit the completed Attachment B and any descriptive product literature via email no later than 5:00 PM (PST) September 14, 2026 to:
Attn: Haileigh Georgeson Email: Haileigh.arthur@dgs.ca.gov
If you have questions regarding the RFI, please contact Haileigh Georgeson at (279) 239-6911 or with the email address above.
Note: The cost for developing a response to this RFI is entirely the responder’s responsibility and shall not be chargeable to the State of California. Suppliers are not required to submit a response to this RFI in order to participate in the solicitation process.
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