Glass Reflective Spheres/Beads

The County of Orange OC Public Works is soliciting bids under IFB-080-3059401-EL for the purchase and delivery of glass reflective spheres (beads) to provide nighttime retro-reflectivity for pavement markings and traffic lines. This firm-price usage contract has an estimated value not to exceed 225,000 dollars and a three-year term effective January 20, 2027. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation preferences including a 5 percent price deduction for certified County of Orange Local Small Businesses (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), and an 8 percent deduction for those certified as both, capped at 100,000 dollars. The contractor must supply materials on an as-needed basis, ensuring delivery within two weeks of an order. Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination to various County facilities and must occur Monday through Thursday between 7:00 am and 2:30 pm, with no Friday deliveries permitted. Products must comply with Caltrans Specification 8010-004, AASHTO M247 Type 2, and EPA standards for arsenic and lead content. Packaging requirements specify 50 lb bags, 550 lb fiber drums, and 2,200 lb totes, with 50 lb bags palletized at 48 per pallet and shrink-wrapped. The contract requires a Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond. Payment terms are net 30 days following the receipt of an acceptable invoice. Contractors are required to maintain records in Orange County for three years after final payment and must notify the Deputy Procurement Agent when expenditures reach 75 percent of the contract limit. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by September 10, 2026.