St. Louis Stlouis #2027BID000044

Traffic-marking glass beads for roadway and airport pavement markings

The City of St. Louis Supply Division is seeking a multi-year supply of reflective glass beads for roadway and airport pavement markings. - Buyer: City of St. Louis, Missouri — Supply Division / Procurement-Supply Division. The attachment names Zoe Johnson in connection with the procurement. - OEMs and vendors: No glass-bead OEM, manufacturer, or supplier is named; bidders must identify the offered brand/model or acceptable equivalent. - Requested products: - Type I free-flow and Type II moisture-resistant glass beads for drop-on application to traffic paint: estimated annual use of 60,000 lb total. - Airport pavement marking beads: estimated annual use of 35,000 lb. The pricing sheet identifies Type III, TT-B-1325D; technical specifications also reference FAA-approved Type III TTB-1325C beads and Type IV, Grades A and B. Confirm the controlling specification and any addenda. - Notable requirements: Beads must meet applicable Missouri transportation and FAA specifications. The City may sample and test products, reject nonconforming material, and cancel the contract if samples fail. Shipments require certifications and test results; deliveries must be palletized and coordinated with at least 24 hours’ notice. Quantities are estimates, not guaranteed orders. The stated participation goals are 25% MBE and 5% WBE. - Other items in an attachment summary: Office supplies, vehicle maintenance parts, cleaning supplies, computers, safety equipment, furniture, construction materials, software licenses, trash collection, road maintenance, IT support, and security services are listed without quantities or specific product details. They are not identified as traffic-bead line items in the solicitation summary.

Description

The City of St. Louis is seeking bids to establish a contract for traffic marking beads, including Type I free-flow and Type II moisture-resistant glass beads for traffic paint, and glass beads for airport pavement markings. The contract is for three years from the date of award, with two possible one-year extensions. The bid specifications include product testing and certification, delivery, packaging, and invoicing requirements; estimated annual quantities are listed, but the City does not guarantee order volumes. Bids are due November 12, 2026, and vendors must submit the required forms and documents.

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