30-Minute Road Flares with Wire Stand for the NY State Police

The New York State Police is requesting bids for 30-minute road flares with wire stands under IFB-PA02465, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. EST and bidder questions due August 11, 2026. The NYSP intends to award a five-year Purchase Authorization contract to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder. There are no MWBE, DBE, or SDVOB set-aside or participation goals.

The specified product is Standard Fusee Corporation item #9340 or an equal alternative. Bidders proposing equivalent products must provide manufacturer name, item number, and complete product specifications. Year 1 estimated requirement is 52,200 flares, priced per case on an F.O.B. destination basis. All associated costs—licenses, insurance, shipping, customs duties, delivery, and applicable taxes and fees—must be included in the quoted unit price. Lift gate fees may be passed through at cost only with supporting documentation; markups are not permitted. Annual price adjustments are permitted on each contract anniversary (excluding the final date) using the National Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for commodities less food and energy, capped at 3 percent. Contractors may offer early payment discounts, though such discounts will not be considered in determining the winning bid. Actual payment will be based on units ordered; Year 1 quantities are estimated only.

Delivery shall not exceed 30 days after receipt of purchase order unless otherwise specified. Delivery locations are various sites across New York State; exact addresses and lift gate information will be provided at order placement. Bids must be submitted to Contracts@troopers.ny.gov and physically received at the NYSP office, 1220 Washington Ave., Building 22, Albany, New York 12226.

Contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $2 million each occurrence, Business Automobile Liability insurance of at least $2 million each occurrence, and Workers' Compensation and Disability Benefits Insurance. The contract is subject to New York State Finance Law requirements, including tax compliance certification and State Comptroller electronic payment procedures. The estimated contract start date is September 1, 2026, pending Office of the State Comptroller approval. Standard Fusee Corporation is the incumbent vendor. No bidders' conference will be held.