Road Tube

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of EPDM road tubes by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division. The purpose is to provide replacement parts and supplies for MassDOT's traffic data collection program, which supports the department's design and construction programs and federal traffic monitoring requirements. MassDOT is seeking 108,000 feet of EPDM road tubes in 120-foot lengths, to be delivered by October 1, 2014. Proposals are due by September 18, 2014 via the COMMBUYS online procurement system. MassDOT will award a single, one-year outright purchase contract as a result of this Request for Response (RFR). The RFR includes pricing and payment terms, such as a price limitation clause and a prompt payment discount program.

This contract opportunity has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirement, which sets a 5% goal for DBE subcontracting. The RFR includes provisions for good faith efforts and administrative reconsideration, and MassDOT will monitor the contractor's DBE compliance throughout the contract period and may impose sanctions for violations. The contract is funded by state and federal sources, but the award value or budget range is not specified.