Glass Traffic Beads

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of glass traffic beads to be used by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and potentially other state agencies, cities, counties, or political subdivisions in Nevada. The contract will be a one-year open term agreement, with up to three one-year extension options, for the supply of glass beads that meet specific requirements for appearance, roundness, embedment coating, specific gravity, moisture content, refractive index, and gradation. Detailed delivery quantities are specified for various NDOT district locations, with the total estimated quantities provided for bidding purposes. The solicitation prohibits "all or none" bids and will consider minimum orders for the entire bid. Pricing must be FOB destination and include all costs, as no separate freight charges will be allowed. The contract also prohibits price increases during the term. Certified independent laboratory testing is required to verify the glass beads do not contain heavy metals in excess of 200 ppm of Arsenic or Lead.

The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation does not specify an award value or budget range, but states the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder(s) whose bid(s) are most advantageous to the state, with price and other factors considered.