St. Louis Stlouis #2027BID000044,2

Retroreflective glass beads for City roadway and runway markings

The City of St. Louis is seeking bids for retroreflective glass beads used in roadway and runway markings. - Government buyer: City of St. Louis, Supply Division / Procurement; deliveries serve the City Traffic Division and the Airport Authority in Bridgeton. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, brand, or vendor is named in the solicitation; bidders must identify the proposed product brand or an acceptable equal. - Products and estimated annual quantities: Five bead grades are requested. The pricing sheet estimates 60,000 lb annually for Type I Gradations A and B combined, and 35,000 lb annually for Type III and Type IV Gradations A and B combined. It does not allocate quantities to individual grades. - Specifications and quality: Products must meet Federal Specification TT-B-1325D and applicable Missouri and FAA requirements. Requirements address composition, appearance, roundness, refractive index, specific gravity, gradation, and resistance to chemicals and water. The City may sample shipments and cancel the contract for failed tests. - Delivery: Provide at least 24 hours' notice. Bags must be palletized, with pallets moved to the truck tailgate for City personnel to unload. - Contract scope: The agreement is non-exclusive; estimated quantities are not guaranteed. The City requires Buy American certification.

Description

The City of St. Louis is soliciting bids for a contract to purchase traffic marking beads and glass spheres for traffic and runway applications. Required products include specified Type I, Type III, and Type IV beads, subject to the stated specifications and testing requirements. The contract term is three years from award, with two one-year extensions, and orders may be placed by City departments without guaranteed quantities. Bidders must submit the required forms and product specification, and deliveries require at least 24 hours’ notice.

View original listing