UDOT- Snowplow Cover Blades

The Utah Department of Transportation is requesting bids on snowplow cover blades under IFB Solicitation #UDOT270054JB, with bids due September 29, 2026. This is a single-award, five-year requirements contract with no guaranteed minimum quantities; UDOT will order as needed and the contractor must fulfill all orders within 60 calendar days of the order date.

The scope covers three blade configurations: 3/4" × 6" × 48", 3/4" × 6" × 60", and 3/4" × 6" × 72", all constructed from hot-rolled finished steel meeting SAE-AISI 1055 specifications with precise dimensional tolerances and 5/8" diameter bolt holes. Blades must be delivered bundled in groups of 10 per bundle with a maximum of 50 per pallet, shipped via side-unload-capable trailer. The contractor must notify UDOT within seven calendar days of approximate delivery date and correct seller errors within 14 days of notice. Blades are not to be painted.

Contract pricing is guaranteed for one year from the effective date; subsequent price adjustments require 30 days' notice with supporting documentation and are acceptable only when the net change is five percent or more, occurring no more frequently than annually. Failure to deliver within 60 days results in a cumulative five percent discount for every 14 days past deadline, up to a maximum 20 percent discount.

The evaluation methodology prioritizes administrative compliance and mandatory minimum requirements before assessing technical specifications; responsive, responsible bids meeting all technical requirements will be evaluated on lowest cumulative cost across all three blade sizes. Pricing cannot be classified as confidential. Bidders must submit a completed Vendor Setup Form (FI170) and comply with standard UDOT terms including a one-year warranty covering performance and manufacturing defects, workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, commercial general liability insurance of at least one million dollars per occurrence and three million dollars aggregate, E-Verify certification, and Utah's Government Data Privacy Act compliance.