UDOT IFB- Provide UDOT with Flexible Snowplow Blades with Tungsten Carbide Insert

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #UDOT260082JB to establish a five-year agency contract for flexible snowplow blades with tungsten carbide inserts. The procurement seeks to provide UDOT's Operations Division with comprehensive snowplow blade systems, including 36" and 48" install kits, replacement blade segments, curb bumper guards, adapter plates, and associated hardware. Deliverables must meet precise technical specifications, including isolated blade segments with reusable rubber components, steel segments featuring tungsten carbide inserts, and specific manufacturing tolerances. The bid evaluation will focus on the total cost of two initial plow setups (one 48" kit and one 36" kit) plus one replacement blade set, with award going to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder. The solicitation requires electronic bid submissions through an online bidding system, with all materials becoming state property upon submission. The bid is due on October 15, 2025, with a specified lead time of 15-40 days for product delivery to the UDOT Central Warehouse in Taylorsville, Utah.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing terms stipulate that initial contract pricing will be guaranteed for one year, with potential price increases limited to a maximum of 5% annually, subject to documented market index justifications. The contract allows for price adjustment requests submitted at least 30 days prior to the effective date, requiring supporting documentation demonstrating a logical mathematical link between current and proposed pricing. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the five-year agency contract will involve ongoing purchases of snowplow blade equipment and accessories as needed by UDOT. Vendors must comply with Utah Procurement Code and Administrative Code, provide comprehensive documentation, and meet all administrative and technical specifications. The state reserves the right to reopen the solicitation or create a new procurement if it determines there may be more competition or need for the procurement item. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability (minimum $1M per occurrence), and commercial automobile liability insurance.