Main Line Guardrail IFB

The Department of General Services, Procurement Division is soliciting bids through solicitation 0000039836 to establish a statewide contract for Main Line Guardrail parts, specifically for the Midwest Guardrail System. The contract is mandatory for the California Department of Transportation and available to other state departments. The initial term is two years with three optional one-year extensions. Award will be made by group to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost, provided they bid all line items within a group and meet all technical specifications. The scope includes the supply of guardrail elements, posts, blocks, and hardware, such as button head oval shoulder bolts and recessed hex nuts, adhering to specific California Standard Plans and AWS D1.1 welding standards. Bidders must submit a pricing workbook in Excel format, a narrative response including a distribution plan, and a technical questionnaire. Key requirements include providing FHWA Eligibility Letters for plastic blocks and maintaining insurance per Non-IT General Provisions. The solicitation offers a 5 percent bid preference for certified small businesses and incentives for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation, though the minimum DVBE percentage has been waived. All products are offered F.O.B. destination, with the contractor retaining liability until final inspection and acceptance at the receiving point. Invoices must be submitted within seven calendar days of delivery, and bidders must specify their acceptance of CAL-Card Visa payments.