React 350 Attenuator System

The Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis District, is pursuing a sole source procurement for the REACT 350 Attenuator System and associated repair parts for the contract period from March 19, 2026, through March 18, 2027. HCI - The Hoosier Company, Inc., has been identified as the sole regional authorized distributor capable of providing this specialized traffic safety equipment and its maintenance support. The procurement includes the supply of the REACT 350 Attenuator System itself along with all related repair parts necessary for ongoing operational support and maintenance throughout the one-year contract term. This sole source justification posting meets Missouri's single feasible source requirements and establishes that no competitive bidding process will be conducted due to HCI's exclusive status as the only viable provider within the relevant market area. The posting was made on March 12, 2026, with a due date of March 19, 2026, providing a one-week response window for stakeholders.

This procurement is structured as a non-competitive sole source award, meaning that only HCI - The Hoosier Company, Inc., is eligible to respond and fulfill the contract requirements. Bidders must comply with the Domestic Products Procurement Act (Buy American) Preference requirements as documented in Exhibit N, requiring certification of the country of manufacture for all products being supplied. Bidders must complete certification documentation establishing whether products are U.S.-manufactured or qualify for preference under applicable international trade treaties, laws, and agreements, with misrepresentation of manufacturing origin constituting a Class A misdemeanor under Missouri law. No specific pricing information, budget ranges, incumbent vendor details, set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, or award values are detailed within the available procurement documents. The contract establishes a one-year framework for the continuous provision of this specialized traffic safety equipment and its associated repair parts to support the department's operational requirements.