RFX 3160007467 GLASS BEADS_COMPRESSED.pdf

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFX) No. 3160007467 issued by the Mississippi Transportation Commission (MTC) for the purchase of glass beads for the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). The solicitation seeks vendors to provide glass beads for road and bridge construction, with bids to be submitted by 10:30 AM CST on Monday, July 28, 2025. The contract period will run from Commission Approval through June 30, 2026, with potential extensions up to twelve months. The procurement is for Type 4 Glass Beads and Coated Beads for Maintenance Use, with quantities specified in two lines: up to 44,000 lbs and equal to/more than 44,000 lbs. Delivery will be to all MDOT locations in Mississippi, with deliveries made between 7:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

The award will be made based on the lowest and best three bids per line item meeting Mississippi Department of Transportation specifications. All glass beads will require testing by MDOT's Central Laboratory, and bidders must be prepared to deliver glass beads within a specified time frame. Pricing will be in U.S. dollars, with beads packaged in moisture-proof bags of at least 5-ply construction, with 50 lbs per bag. The solicitation allows for cooperative purchasing, enabling other governmental entities to potentially utilize the contract pricing. Bidders must be registered in the MAGIC (Mississippi Automated Procurement System) and comply with all specified requirements, including submission of Attachment C (EEV Certification and Agreement) and adherence to the 2017 Edition of Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.