Main Line Guardrails

The California Department of General Services Procurement Division is requesting information on suppliers capable of providing main line guardrails meeting MASH and NCHRP 350 crash test compliance standards, with RFI responses due September 14, 2026 and a formal IFB anticipated in October 2026.

This is an RFI, not a binding solicitation — submission is voluntary and does not obligate participation in the subsequent IFB. The scope encompasses W-Beam and Thrie-Beam rail sections, inline transition and connection elements, end sections and terminal transitions, wood and steel posts, pressure-treated wood and recycled plastic composite blocks, bolts, washers, plates, nuts, and metal sleeves. All components must comply with MASH and NCHRP 350 standards and AASHTO construction material standards (primarily AASHTO M 180 for Class A Type I/II), with materials including galvanized steel per ASTM A123, pressure-treated wood per AASHTO M 168, and high-density polyethylene meeting specified ASTM standards. Delivery extends across 12 California districts from Eureka to Orange County.

The anticipated statewide contract will be mandatory for Caltrans and available to other State agencies, with an estimated annual value of $5 million. The contract term is two years with three one-year extension options. Respondents must complete a detailed response worksheet identifying product offerings, subcontracting capabilities, MASH and NCHRP 350 compliance, and capacity to deliver across designated districts. All response development costs are the sole responsibility of the supplier.

Responses should be submitted via email to Haileigh Georgeson at Haileigh.arthur@dgs.ca.gov by 5:00 PM PST on September 14, 2026. Questions may be directed to Georgeson at (279) 239-6911. The Contracts Management Unit is located at 707 3rd Street, 2nd Floor, West Sacramento, CA 95605.