Steel Plate Beam Guards (2024)

Dane County, Wisconsin, through its Highway and Transportation Department, is seeking bids for Steel Plate Beam Guards for the 2024 calendar year under RFB #2024-RFB-008-PR. The procurement solicits vendors to provide a comprehensive range of guardrail components, including MGS guardrail sections, radius rails, nuts and bolts, guardrail posts and blocks, end sections, and specialized beam guard components. Vendors must comply with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (2024 edition) and provide deliveries FOB to the Department of Public Works Highway and Transportation in Madison. Key submission deadlines include a vendor question submission deadline of February 21, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of February 28, 2024, at 2:00 pm. The county will evaluate bids based on total net bid or per-item basis, considering factors such as cost, vendor performance, service reputation, and overall value to the county. Vendors are encouraged to bid on all items, and the contract will be effective from the date of purchase order or contract execution, running for one year thereafter.

The procurement offers local vendor preferences, with potential price adjustments for Dane County-made, regionally-made, and Wisconsin-made goods. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid appears open to multiple vendors who can meet the technical specifications. The detailed pricing structure requires vendors to provide unit costs and vendor part numbers for each line item, suggesting a competitive and comprehensive bidding process. The county reserves the right to award the contract flexibly, potentially splitting awards among multiple vendors or selecting the most advantageous proposal. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement covers a full year of guardrail component needs for the Dane County Highway and Transportation Department. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Dane County and Mattoon Village, indicating a broad geographic scope for the potential contract. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capability, competitive pricing, and ability to meet the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's stringent specifications.