Traffic Cones, Traffic Drums, and Traffic Channelizers

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-314511-MD for Traffic Cones, Traffic Drums, and Traffic Channelizers to be provided on an as-needed basis. The procurement solicits detailed pricing and specifications for traffic safety equipment, requiring bidders to submit comprehensive information including brand, model number, and manufacturer's descriptive literature for each item. Vendors must provide unit pricing for individual components such as cones, drums, channelizers, and their respective bases, with a required delivery timeframe of 20 days following contract award. The bid was released on January 18, 2022, with a firm closing date of February 9, 2022, at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Bidders are mandated to submit their responses electronically through the Montana Acquisition and Contracting System (eMACS), with procurement categorized under commodity codes 5033 and 4512 for transportation and traffic control equipment. The solicitation includes standard terms and conditions, nondiscrimination notices, and specific compliance requirements for potential vendors.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be open to standard commercial vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and delivery requirements. Payment terms are structured as net 30, indicating vendors can expect payment within 30 days of invoice submission. While specific budget ranges were not detailed, the as-needed procurement model suggests potential for ongoing, variable purchasing volume. The solicitation provides support through the eMACS Help Desk for vendors requiring technical assistance during the bidding process. The procurement focuses on essential traffic safety equipment, implying a critical infrastructure need for the Montana Department of Transportation's ongoing road and transportation management operations.