Daktronics DMS Replacement Parts and Repairs

The Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis District, has issued a single-feasible-source solicitation for Daktronics DMS (Dynamic Message Sign) replacement parts, repairs, technical support, and warranty services, with proposals due October 7, 2026. Only Daktronics, Inc. is determined capable of providing these proprietary components and services necessary to maintain synchronization with the existing highway Intelligent Transportation System infrastructure; this sole-source determination satisfies Missouri's single-feasible-source requirements for one calendar year.

The St. Louis District currently operates 32 color DMS boards and anticipates ongoing procurement needs throughout the approximately 15-year effective life of these devices. Vendors must register with MissouriBUYS and submit pricing on a per-item basis; the contract will be awarded as a blanket purchase agreement with no specific funding amount stated. Payment terms are Net 30 with FOB shipping.

The contract period runs from the date of award through September 30, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, each at MoDOT's sole discretion. An escalation clause permits price increase requests only after the first six months of the contract period, with MoDOT's decision final and without recourse.

The Buy American Act applies to commodity purchases exceeding $25,000; bidders must certify compliance with domestic products procurement standards under Missouri Revised Statutes sections 34.350–34.359 or claim applicable exceptions. Certification tables distinguish U.S.-manufactured products, ineligible foreign products, and products qualifying under trade treaties. MoDOT reserves the right to reject any and all bids and may cancel the contract for material breach or convenience. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled.