Glass Traffic Beads

The State of Nevada's Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking competitive bids for a one-year open term contract to supply glass traffic beads for use with waterborne traffic paint. The contract is open to vendors in the jurisdiction of Carson City, Nevada, and the solicitation covers the detailed technical specifications for the required Type A waterborne traffic beads, including standards for roundness, coating, specific gravity, moisture content, and other physical properties. Estimated annual quantities range from 39,600 to 708,480 pounds per NDOT district location. The contract term is from the date of award through August 31, 2023, with an optional one-year extension. Pricing must be inclusive of freight, and there is a prohibition on price increases during the contract term. Vendors must provide certified test results verifying that the glass beads do not contain excessive heavy metals, and the beads must be delivered on sturdy pallets in specialized "supersack" packaging. Samples of each lot will be randomly tested, and any non-conforming lots will be rejected at no cost to NDOT.

There are no set-aside requirements for this contract, and it may be awarded to multiple vendors. The solicitation does not provide details on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it include information on award values or budget ranges. The Standard Terms and Conditions for Commodities contracts issued by the Nevada Department of Administration Purchasing Division will apply, including a 5% price preference for Nevada-based businesses and consideration of alternate items that meet or exceed the specifications.