SES America DMS Signs and Replacement Parts

The Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis District, has determined sole source and is issuing a purchase order for SES America Color Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) equipment, replacement parts, technical support, and warranty services, with a proposal due date of September 30, 2026. This is a single-feasible-source procurement restricted to SES America, Inc., eliminating competitive bidding; the justification is valid for one calendar year and rests on the technical requirement for synchronization with the district's existing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) software.

The scope covers parts, repairs, and technical support for seven MoDOT-owned SES America Color DMS boards currently in operation, with anticipated ongoing purchases throughout the approximately 15-year effective life of these systems. The contract period runs October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods, potentially extending to three years total.

A Buy American preference applies under Missouri Revised Statutes sections 34.350–34.359. Bidders must certify the point of manufacture for finished products and replacement parts, completing one of six certification tables to indicate whether all products are U.S.-manufactured, all foreign-manufactured, or a mixed sourcing scenario. Foreign-manufactured products may qualify for preference if covered by applicable U.S. trade treaties or if only one U.S. manufacturer produces the product or product line. Misrepresentation in certification constitutes a class A misdemeanor under Missouri law.

No dollar amount or budget range is stated in the source material.