Glass Traffic Beads

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of glass traffic beads by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) for use throughout the state, with the contract potentially also available to other state agencies, cities, counties, and political subdivisions. The solicitation is an Invitation to Bid for a one-year open term contract with up to three one-year extension options. The glass traffic beads must meet detailed technical specifications, including requirements for appearance, roundness, embedment coating, specific gravity, moisture content, refractive index, and gradation. Bidders must provide certified independent lab test results to verify the beads do not exceed heavy metal content limits. Pricing is requested on an FOB destination basis to multiple NDOT locations, with anticipated annual purchase quantities ranging from 39,600 pounds to 708,480 pounds, to be delivered in 1,800-pound or 2,400-pound bags. Deliveries must be made on sturdy pallets, and "supersack" packaging may be required at some locations. The contract award may be made to multiple vendors.

The solicitation does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The solicitation does not provide any information about award values or budget ranges.