Traffic Cones

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Traffic Cones through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS), with bid number MDT-RC1196-MD. The procurement seeks vendors to provide traffic cones on an "as-needed" basis, with ordering to be conducted in one hundred (100) cone lots. Bidders are required to submit their brand and model number of traffic cones, upload manufacturer's literature, and complete a Dark Money Declaration form. The solicitation opened on 4/3/2020 at 8:00 AM MDT and is scheduled to close on 4/16/2020 at 2:00 PM MDT, with a requested delivery timeline of 15 days after award. Potential bidders must submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and comply with prerequisites including reviewing standard terms and conditions, providing product specifications, and meeting Montana Secretary of State registration requirements. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and vendor qualifications. Cones will be delivered FOB MDT-Destination, with payment terms set at 0% 0, Net 30, in US Dollars.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must meet nondiscrimination and disability accommodation requirements. The contract includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, which suggests potential flexibility for different organizational types. While specific award values are not detailed, the per-cone cost pricing model implies a scalable procurement approach. The solicitation covers transportation goods and services related to traffic control equipment and supplies, suggesting this is a strategic procurement to support MDT's infrastructure and safety operations. Vendors will need to be registered with the Montana Secretary of State and capable of meeting the technical and logistical requirements outlined in the solicitation. The contract appears designed to establish a flexible supply arrangement for traffic cones, allowing MDT to order as needed with a predictable and standardized procurement process.