Glass Traffic Beads

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of glass traffic beads by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and other state and local government entities. The contract period is from the date of award through August 31, 2024, with the option of a one-year extension. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicits bids for approximately 2.5 million pounds of Type A traffic beads to be delivered to various NDOT locations across the state, with the majority required in the Reno and Las Vegas districts. The glass beads must meet stringent quality and environmental standards, including a maximum of 200 parts per million of arsenic and lead. Bids must be submitted via the NevadaEPro online procurement system by August 7, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, and the State reserves the right to make multiple contract awards.

The contract has no set-aside designations, but the Standard Terms and Conditions document indicates preferences for local businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses that utilize inmate labor. The contract is also subject to Nevada's procurement laws and regulations, which may include requirements for certain types of insurance coverage and prohibitions on price increases during the contract term. The estimated contract value is not provided, but the document states the State reserves the right to request samples and has the right of final inspection and acceptance of the delivered traffic beads.