Glass Traffic Beads

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of glass traffic beads, which are to be used by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and other state agencies, cities, counties, or political subdivisions in Nevada. The contract stipulates that traffic beads must be delivered within 30 days of order placement, with a liquidated damage charge for late deliveries. Pricing increases will not be permitted during the contract term, and purchase orders will be processed for payment as each order is delivered and invoiced. The contract has an initial term of one year, with the option of up to three one-year extensions. The invitation to bid specifies stringent quality and environmental requirements for the Type A traffic beads, including appearance, roundness, embedment coating, specific gravity, moisture content, refractive index, and gradation. Pricing is to be FOB destination to various NDOT district locations, with estimated quantities ranging from 39,600 to 708,480 pounds per location. Each lot of beads will be randomly sampled and tested prior to acceptance, and no separate freight charges will be allowed.

The contract may be awarded to multiple vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The state's Standard Terms and Conditions for Commodities apply, which include preferences for Nevada-based businesses and institutions that use inmate labor. The procurement does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The invitation to bid does not specify a budget range or potential award values.