DOTD TS2 Traffic Signal Cabinet Contract - ADDENDUM NO. 1 ADDING 2 LINES FOR ADDITIONAL IN PERSON TRAINING, ON-S

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking sealed bids for an annual contract to furnish Ground Mount and Pole Mount TS 2 Traffic Signal Cabinet Assemblies and replacement component parts. The procurement covers eight line items including ground mount and pole mount cabinets, power supplies, load switches, detector cards, and malfunction management units. All cabinets must be NEMA TS 2 compliant and compatible with Type 1 and Type 2 NEMA TS 2 Cubic/TrafficWare Series 900 ATC, Model No. 980-B240 controller units. The initial estimated order quantities are 35 Ground Mount Cabinets and 10 Pole Mount Cabinets, with orders typically placed twice per year in August and January. The bid opening is scheduled for March 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with a contract period of 12 months and options to extend for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding 36 months total. Vendors must provide technical support for the TS2 Traffic Cabinets and be prepared to submit product samples within 45 business days if requested. All equipment must meet NEMA Standards Publication TS2-2021 and TCS No. 155 requirements, with products subject to laboratory testing before final acceptance.

The solicitation includes preferences for U.S. and Louisiana-manufactured products, with a 5% price preference for U.S. products and a 10% preference for Louisiana-produced items. Bidders claiming these preferences must meet specific workforce and manufacturing location requirements. The contract includes a Cooperative Purchase Agreement allowing state agencies, political subdivisions, and quasi-state agencies to potentially utilize the contract. Vendors must be capable of statewide delivery and can choose to accept or decline participation in the cooperative purchasing option. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the initial order quantities suggest a significant procurement value. The contract allows for flexible awarding, with DOTD reserving the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis. Potential bidders must carefully review the detailed technical specifications in TCS No. 155, which provides comprehensive requirements for cabinet dimensions, electrical specifications, safety features, and warranty terms, including a mandatory two-year manufacturer's warranty against defects in design, material, function, and workmanship.