Jersey Barrier Joining Plates

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management & Budget, acting on behalf of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, is soliciting bids for Jersey Barrier Joining Plates through Request for Quote #2023-RFQ-123. The procurement specifically seeks 225 A36 Joining Plates for concrete jersey barriers, which must be 7" x 27" x 5/16" and made of galvanized steel. Vendors are required to submit electronic proposals through the ProcureNow portal by May 12, 2023, at 3:00 pm, with questions accepted until May 10, 2023. The procurement is structured as a one-time purchase with precise delivery expectations for June or July 2023 in Pittsburgh. Pricing will be evaluated on a per-unit basis, and vendors must include all shipping and delivery costs within their submitted pricing, with the City explicitly stating they will not accept separate shipping, handling, or delivery fees. Vendors must complete a comprehensive vendor questionnaire, provide a vendor registration form, submit a W9, and designate a purchase order contact. Technical specifications require compliance with AASHTO M111 standards and follow the National Precast Concrete Association Quality Control Manual.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications for jersey barrier joining plates. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the technical drawings from Concrete Concepts, Inc. and Bryan Materials Group suggest potential industry partners or manufacturers familiar with the specific requirements. Payment terms are established at Net 45 days, with invoices requiring specific documentation including the City's Purchase Order Number and solicitation number. Though no precise budget range was specified, the procurement involves 225 joining plates, indicating a moderate-scale infrastructure procurement. The technical specifications suggest a focus on high-quality, standardized infrastructure components, with concrete strength requirements of 4,000 PSI and reinforcing steel with 60 KSI strength, indicating rigorous performance expectations for the selected vendor.