Econolite Products

The Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis District is issuing a single-source solicitation for Econolite-specific traffic control products and replacement/repair services, with responses due August 10, 2026. Traffic Control Corporation is the sole regional authorized distributor for Econolite products in Missouri; the department has determined that only Traffic Control Corporation can provide Econolite products, warranty support, and service repairs compatible with existing systems already installed in the St. Louis District.

The scope covers Econolite Cobalt NEMA and Rackmount series controllers, Safetran brand products, traffic signal and pedestrian signal hardware, detection systems, cabinet assemblies, and electronic components. Repairs performed by unauthorized facilities could void manufacturer warranties and compromise system functionality. The procurement will be awarded as a Blanket Purchase Agreement; quantities are not specified.

The contract period runs from execution through August 31, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods at MoDOT's sole discretion. Payment terms are Net 30. No price increases are permitted during the first six months of the contract or renewal periods; any subsequent increases must be documented and approved by MoDOT.

Vendors must be registered in MissouriBUYS, Missouri's eProcurement system. Buy American Act certification (Exhibit N) is required — bidders must certify the point of manufacture for all products and may be required to provide supporting documentation. Additional compliance requirements include drug-free workplace provisions, nondiscrimination statutes, and Executive Order 07-13 employment eligibility verification. The contractor must maintain adequate liability insurance naming MoDOT as an additional insured.

Prospective vendors may contest the single-source designation by providing evidence of capability to supply the commodities or services under 7 CSR 10-11.020(5)(A)2 and (5)(B)1 A, B, & D. The solicitation opened August 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM UTC. No pre-bid conference or formal bidder's meeting is scheduled.