Glass Beads for Roadway Striping

The State of Maryland Department of General Services is issuing an Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract to procure glass beads for roadway striping. The purpose of this contract is to establish a source of supply for these glass beads at a firm fixed price. The State intends to award multiple contracts to responsive and responsible bidders. The required glass beads must meet specific material specifications for clarity, refractive index, roundness, embedment coating, moisture resistance, and heavy metals restrictions. Successful vendors must be able to deliver a minimum of 44,000 pounds of the required glass beads within 15 calendar days after receipt of a purchase order to five designated delivery locations in Maryland. Bids are due by April 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM local time, and the contract term is for three years with two one-year renewal options.

This procurement does not have any Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) subcontracting goals. The State reserves the right to inspect each load of glass beads prior to acceptance to ensure compliance with the specifications. No information is provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the potential award value or budget range is not specified in the available documentation.