RFX 3160008055 - Cable Barrier Repair- MDOT District III Project Number : 310264/301000 Agency Contract for Cable Barrier Repair District III Mississippi Department of Transportation Bids can be submitted electronically through the MAGIC portal or Seal

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is soliciting bids for on-call cable barrier repair services within District III under solicitation number RFX 3160008055, with a performance period beginning July 1, 2026, and extending through June 30, 2027, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions. The scope of work includes immediate response to damage from vehicle impacts on high-tension cable barrier systems, encompassing repair, replacement, re-tensioning, and annual inspections of cables, terminals, posts, anchors, and associated hardware in accordance with NCHRP 350 and MASH TL-4 standards. Contractors must ensure all components meet specified material requirements, including ASTM A123 and A153 for galvanizing, ASTM A741 for wire rope, and AASHTO M 270 for steel posts, with reflective sheeting conforming to Section 721 and delineators installed on every fifth post. All work must comply with MUTCD Part VI for traffic control, and responses are required within four days for repairs exceeding 100 linear feet and within two weeks for smaller sections. Nighttime work necessitates truck-mounted attenuators and fluorescent orange prismatic signage. Offers are evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where technical acceptability is a strict pass/fail threshold determined by compliance with specifications, insurance coverage with an A.M. Best rating of B+ or higher, and submission of required bonds and certifications. The bid bond must be $5,000, and contractors must provide a Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors and participate in E-Verify, ensuring subcontractors also comply. Contractors must designate an authorized agent with authority to act on their behalf and obtain prior written approval from the Commission for all subcontracts. All materials must be galvanized prior to welding, and wire rope must be pre-stretched before installation. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the PayMode system, and payments are processed through direct deposit. While the contract does not require federal entity identifiers like UEI or SAM.gov registration, compliance with state-level procurement rules and Mississippi statutory requirements is mandatory. Bids must be submitted electronically through the MAGIC portal or by sealed paper delivery to the MDOT Procurement Division in Jackson, with a deadline of June 4, 2026.