Description
The State of California’s Department of General Services is seeking competitive sealed bids to establish a statewide contract for new guardrail end‑treatment parts that will be used by Caltrans across all districts. The contract is a fixed‑price, firm‑priced agreement for an initial two‑year term with up to three one‑year extensions, and bids are evaluated on lowest responsive and responsible cost after applying any socioeconomic preferences. Bidders may elect to compete on any of five product groups (Brifen, Lindsay, RSI, Valtir, or Mondo Blocks) but must submit complete pricing, certifications, and required narrative responses.
• Scope: Supply brand‑new guardrail end‑treatment components (anchors, posts, sockets, turnbuckles, etc.) statewide to Caltrans, FOB destination, with delivery within 30 days of order.
• Contract terms: 2‑year base term, optional three 1‑year extensions, minimum order $500, 90‑day bid validity, all‑inclusive pricing (tax added at invoicing).
• Requirements: Extensive certifications (civil rights, Iran, Darfur, debarment, insurance, PCRC, etc.), SB/DVBE/TACPA preferences optional, distribution plan, and GenAI disclosure.
• Submission: Electronic bid via [email protected] by 2:00 PM PT on July 20, 2026; mandatory pre‑bid conference June 22 2026 (non‑mandatory).