Description
The State of Maryland is seeking a contractor to provide traffic signal structures, including galvanized traffic signal mast arms, mast arm poles, strain poles, and pedestal poles. The contract will be for a period of five years, with the option for the State to award multiple contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders. The contractor will be required to deliver the signal structures to the State's designated location, and will be responsible for any damages that occur during transit. The contractor must also provide a report detailing the purchase of all items listed on the contract within 120 days of the end of each reporting period.
Some key points to consider include:
* The contract is for a term of five years, with no renewal options.
* The State reserves the right to refuse an entire shipment if 10% or more of the shipment is damaged.
* The contractor must have at least three years of experience in providing products that are equal to or comparable in scope and magnitude to those required by the specifications.
* The contractor must provide a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer stating they are authorized to distribute the products specified in the solicitation.
* References must be submitted as an attachment to the bid.
* The contractor must have product liability insurance in a minimum amount of $1,000,000.
* The State is exempt from federal excise taxes, Maryland sales and use taxes, and transportation taxes, but the contractor is not exempt from these taxes.
* The contractor must agree to accept payments by electronic funds transfer unless the State Comptroller's Office grants an exemption.