Brand specific- traffic cabinets - 3 year agreement

The State of California is soliciting bids for a brand-specific traffic cabinets supply agreement under Request for Bid (RFB) IS_26200578, with a three-year contract term and potential renewal options. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply traffic signal control cabinets that meet specific technical requirements and industry standards, including electrical specifications, physical dimensions, and operational capabilities necessary for integration with traffic signal systems across California jurisdictions. Bidders must submit firm, fixed pricing for multiple cabinet types and configurations on a per-unit basis, with pricing remaining constant throughout the three-year contract period unless formal modifications are executed. The solicitation requires bidders to demonstrate compliance with outlined technical specifications, possess delivery capabilities within specified timeframes, and provide technical support services as needed. Evaluation criteria include technical specification compliance, pricing competitiveness, vendor qualifications, manufacturer experience, product reliability, warranty coverage, and technical support capabilities. The due date for bid submissions is March 31, 2026, with the opportunity posted on March 4, 2026.

This procurement includes a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) designation requirement, and bidders must complete the mandatory CBE form (Exhibit 6) to verify their business classification and current certification status prior to bid evaluation. Participation in the agreement may be contingent upon meeting California's small business and diversity contracting requirements, which prioritize engagement with certified business enterprises including small, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement is brand-specific in nature, meaning the State of California has predetermined the cabinet brand or manufacturer that meets its technical and operational requirements, which may limit competition to authorized distributors or manufacturers of the specified brand and ensures compatibility with existing traffic control systems. Bidders must complete the pricing schedule exhibit (Exhibit B) with detailed unit pricing for each specified cabinet type and account for delivery, quality standards, and compliance with all specifications outlined in the bid documents. The contract structure allows California to leverage volume purchasing across state agencies and potentially local jurisdictions participating in the state purchasing consortium, optimizing cost efficiency while maintaining equipment standardization, with funding allocated from the state's transportation or traffic management budget.