Traffic Beads

The County of Butte is soliciting bids for traffic beads over the next 3 to 5 years. The bid includes specifications for AASHTO M 247 Type 1 GRA, Dual Coated, Moisture Resistant - Adhesive Coated Highway Spheres Glass Beads. The contract is expected to be awarded to a single vendor. Key points to consider include the quantity of traffic beads required, the unit price, and the delivery schedule. • The bid includes two types of traffic beads: AASHTO M 247 Type 1 GRA, Dual Coated, Moisture Resistant - Adhesive Coated Highway Spheres Glass Beads (Over 3 Years) and AASHTO M 247 Type 1 GRA, Dual Coated, Moisture Resistant - Adhesive Coated Highway Spheres Glass Beads (Over 5 Years). • The estimated quantity of traffic beads required is 270,000 lbs and 450,000 lbs, respectively. • The unit price for each type of traffic bead is not specified, but the total estimated cost is $360,900 and $272,140, respectively.