IFB-Thrie beam guardrail, & components

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a single provider through an Invitation for Bid (IFB #UDOT260292BG) to establish a five-year agency contract for the supply of W-Beam and Thrie-beam guardrails and their associated components. The scope of work includes the provision of galvanized steel panels, wood and steel posts, offset blocks, terminal connectors, and various hardware such as bolts, nuts, and washers. These materials are to be provided on an as-needed, on-call basis, with delivery options including supplier delivery or UDOT pickup. All products must adhere to UDOT Standard Specification 02841 and the BA 4 Series of standard drawings. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the lowest total cost. Bidders must pass a sequential evaluation process covering timely receipt, bid packet completeness, and compliance with technical specifications. Key delivery requirements include shipping standard items within five working days and rolled sections or weathering steel posts within fifteen working days. The contractor must maintain specific insurance coverages, including workers' compensation and commercial general liability with a minimum of one million dollars per occurrence and three million dollars aggregate. Payment is processed within thirty days of receiving a correct invoice, and the state entity retains a thirty-day window for inspection and acceptance of all delivered goods.