ET-Plus Guard Rail Terminal Sections & Parts

The Montana Department of Transportation has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS) for ET-PLUS Guardrail Terminal Sections and Parts, solicitation number MDT-RC1168-KH. The procurement seeks the provision and delivery of 8-foot non-benching, heavy-duty, mid-mounted right and left-hand truck patrol wings, with delivery required F.O.B. to various locations. The comprehensive bid includes over 30 specific guardrail components from Trinity product codes, encompassing beam guardrails, cable assemblies, bolts, washers, nuts, posts, and delineation equipment. Specific commodity codes cover transportation goods and services related to guardrails, including Wye-bet, SKT & BEAT Guardrails, Guardrail End Treatments, and Metal Poles, Posts & Blocks. The contract period is from August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017, with the solicitation opened on 7/18/2016 and closed on 7/29/2016. Procurement contact Kristi Hernandez is managing the bid, and potential bidders are required to submit questions through the Q&A Board and review multiple terms and conditions, including state contract standard terms, civil rights requirements, and independent contractor guidelines.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. The bid includes questions about potential quantity discounts for multiple terminal sections, though these are not used for award determination. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be an ongoing, as-needed procurement for guardrail infrastructure components. The solicitation suggests this is a standard procurement opportunity open to qualified vendors capable of supplying the specified guardrail terminal sections and parts. Bidders will need to demonstrate compliance with technical specifications, product quality standards, and the ability to deliver components to various Montana Department of Transportation locations. The procurement approach indicates a strategic approach to maintaining and upgrading guardrail infrastructure through a flexible, annually renewable contract mechanism.