RFX 3160008054 - Cable Barrier Repair- MDOT District I Project Number : 310262/301000 Agency Contract for Cable Barrier Repair District I Mississippi Department of Transportation Bids can be submitted electronically through the MAGIC portal or Sealed P

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) District I is soliciting bids for on-call cable barrier repair services under solicitation number 1941-26-R-IFBD-00040-V02, with bids due by June 4, 2026, via the MAGIC portal or sealed physical submission. The contract, effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, includes two optional one-year extensions and requires immediate response to damage such as vehicle impacts or elemental events across MDOT District I roadways. Contractors must repair or replace three- and four-strand high-tension cable barrier systems in strict accordance with NCHRP 350/MASH TL-4 standards, using components that meet ASTM A741, ASTM A123, ASTM A153, and AWS D1.1 specifications, and must ensure all materials are approved by FHWA and comply with MDOT Special Provision 907-610-1. Repair timelines mandate completion within four days for sections exceeding 100 linear feet and within two weeks for smaller repairs, with failure to meet deadlines incurring a daily penalty of $750. Work must maintain traffic safety per MUTCD guidelines during lane closures, and annual inspections including re-tensioning and delineator replacement on every fifth post are required between August and October each year. All offers must include a $5,000 bid bond and a $500,000 performance bond, with insurance coverage requiring $1 million general liability, $500,000 automobile liability, and $1 million umbrella/excess liability. Contractors must designate a qualified agent for communication, cannot subcontract more than 50% of the work without prior written approval, and must ensure all subcontractors comply with E-Verify and the Mississippi Employment Protection Act, with noncompliance risking contract termination and a three-year ban from state contracts. Payment will be processed electronically via the PayMode system only, and all invoices must be submitted through this state-mandated platform. The award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, selecting the responsive bidder with the lowest total price who meets all technical and compliance requirements, with no trade-off analysis between price and technical merit. Performance is limited to the State of Mississippi, with FOB terms at MDOT destinations specified in pricing schedules. The contract lacks detailed packaging, marking, or MIL