Traffic Signal Standards

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-312973-RP for Traffic Signal Standards, seeking to procure specific traffic signal infrastructure components. The procurement includes 16 Type 1 Pole Shafts, 22 Type 2 Pole Shafts, and multiple Traffic Signal Mast Arms ranging from 15' to 50' in length, along with two Luminaire Extensions. The solicitation was open from August 10, 2018, at 10:00 AM MDT to August 29, 2018, at 3:00 PM MDT, with a requested delivery date of March 29, 2019, for all line items. Potential bidders were required to submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and comply with state requirements, including Secretary of State registration and nondiscrimination policies. The bid allowed for alternates and included attachments such as Traffic Signal Standards Specifications and Pole Detail documents, with bidders instructed to review standard terms and conditions.

The procurement did not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contract was ultimately awarded to Valmont Industries for $175,210.00 USD, with payment terms of 0% 0, Net 30. The solicitation utilized commodity codes related to transportation goods and services, specifically covering metal and wooden poles, traffic control equipment, and transportation equipment. The state reserved the right to negotiate contract language with the lowest bidder. Bidders were required to demonstrate compliance with standard state procurement requirements, including potential verification of business registration and adherence to nondiscrimination policies. The procurement process involved standard evaluation criteria typical of state-level transportation infrastructure acquisitions, focusing on technical specifications, pricing, and vendor capability.