Sequential Channelizer LED Road Flares

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB605CO19000777 for Sequential Channelizer LED Road Flares, specifically seeking Sequential LED Ice Cream Sandwich Road Flares or equivalent products. The procurement targets 157 units of road flares, with each kit containing 10 lamps, to be delivered statewide with a focus on Clark County. The technical specifications are comprehensive, requiring products with a flash rate of 1 per second, flash duration between 40-600 milliseconds, delay between units of 50-200 milliseconds, and five selectable march patterns. Key functional requirements include battery status indicators, remote control capabilities up to 200 meters, visual distance of 900 meters at night, and operating temperature range of -20 to +130 degrees Fahrenheit. The bid mandates FCC certification, 2.4 GHz radio frequency compliance, and battery operation using either 4 D-cell (barricade style) or 4 AA-cell (beacon style) alkaline batteries with a 3-6 month operational life. The solicitation was open from October 16, 2018, with bids due by October 30, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, and all vendors must be registered on the MissouriBUYS procurement system to participate.

The IFB encourages participation from minority business enterprises (MBE) with a 10% participation goal and women business enterprises (WBE) with a 5% participation goal. While no specific set-asides are mandated, the procurement emphasizes vendor diversity and responsible business practices. Vendors must submit pricing on a per-unit basis, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder meeting all mandatory specifications. The state reserves the right to waive minor irregularities, reject any or all bids, and negotiate for required supplies if initial bids are non-responsive. Payment terms are Net 30 days, with delivery specified as FOB Destination and freight prepaid for statewide locations. Though no specific contract value or budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 157 units of LED road flares. Bidders are required to comply with all terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation, demonstrating technical capability, financial responsibility, and the ability to meet the detailed product specifications for these specialized safety equipment units.