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REQUEST FOR BID

COUNTY OF DANE
Department of Public Works, Highway & Transportation
BID #106019
Steel Plate Beam Guard
Bids must be received
no later than
2:00 p.m., February 13, 2006
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. / Place the signed Signature Affidavit as the first page of your bid.
2. / Label the lower left corner of your sealed submittal envelope as follows:
Bid #106019
Steel Plate Beam Guard
2:00 p.m., February 13, 2006
3. / Mail or Deliver to:
DANE COUNTY PURCHASING DIVISION
ROOM 425 CITY-COUNTY BLDG
210 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
MADISON WI 53703-3345
4. /
Bid Deposit:
/ None
5. / Performance Bond: / None
For further information regarding this bid,
contact Greggar Petersen at (608) 266-9081
Issued by
Dane County Purchasing Division
Department of Administration
January 24, 2006
LATE BIDS, FAXED BIDS, AND/OR UNSIGNED BIDS WILL BE REJECTED

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Dane County Vendor Registration Program

All bidders wishing to submit a bid/proposal must be a paid registered vendor with Dane County. Prior to the bid opening, you can complete a registration form online by visiting our web site at http://www.co.dane.wi.us/purch/purch.htm, or you can obtain a Vendor Registration Form by calling 608.266.4131. Your completed Vendor Registration Form and Registration Fee must be received for your bid to be considered for an award.

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MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
STEEL PLATE BEAM GUARD

NOTE TO BIDDERS

Bidders are reminded to carefully examine the bid and specifications upon receipt. Bidders should make a written request to Carolyn Clow, Purchasing Agent, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 425A, Madison, WI 53703-3345, FAX (608) 266-4425 or email , for interpretation or correction of any ambiguity, inconsistency or error discovered. Any request for change shall be submitted in writing at least five (5) working days prior to bid opening. Requests for changes received after that time will not be considered. If the request for change is granted, a bid addendum will be sent to all prospective bidders, and if necessary, an extension will be made to the bid opening date.

GENERAL

You are invited to submit a bid to furnish steel plate beam guard and associated materials on an as needed basis to the Dane County Highway and Transportation Department for the 2006 calendar year. Dane County reserves the right to determine at any time for any project to let a bid for that project.

All materials supplied under this proposal shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2005 edition (hereinafter referred to as the "Standard Specifications"), and all subsequent revisions and supplementary specifications, of the Wisconsin Division of Highways, Department of Transportation.

Your failure to submit a bid may prevent Dane County Highway and Transportation Department from acquiring your product(s). Thus, if you are interested in doing business with the Dane County Highway and Transportation Department in 2006, we strongly encourage you to submit a bid by the opening date indicated.

INTRODUCTION

Dane County invites and will accept sealed bids until 2:00 p.m., February 13, 2006, for Bid 106019, Steel Plate Beam Guard.

BID OPENING

Sealed bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m., February 13, 2006, at the Dane County Purchasing Division, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 425A, Madison, WI 53703-3345.

BID BOND/PERFORMANCE BOND

No bid bond or performance bond is required.

STATE SALES TAX/FEDERAL EXCISE TAX

Bids should not include Federal Excise and Wisconsin Sales Taxes, as Dane County is exempt from payment of such taxes. State Statute No. 77.54(9a).


DELIVERY

The price shall include delivery FOB Destination to any location in Dane County. If there is a freight or transportation increase prior to delivery, the additional increase must be at the dealer/manufacturer's expense.

Any alternative delivery terms specified later in this bid document would supersede this section.

PRICING

Bidders may submit pricing for any one item or combination of items included in this bid. If product price is the same for various locations, only one bid proposal sheet is needed. If product price varies for different locations, please copy the blank form(s) as many times as needed.

PURCHASE OF ITEM(S)

Each item will be considered independent of any other item. The Dane County Highway and Transportation Department will attempt to utilize the lowest bid when obtaining product, however the Department reserves the right to obtain product from the most advantageous vendor/location. In making this determination, the Department will consider availability of product and proximity of vendor to project to minimize hauling costs and/or assure that the product quality is not compromised by excessive travel time (i.e. redi mix).

INSURANCE

Bidders shall carry insurance as required in the Standard Terms and Conditions, Section 20. The bidder shall furnish Dane County Highway and Transportation Department along with the bid a certificate of insurance showing the type, amount, class of operations covered, effective dates, and expiration dates of policies.

AWARD OF BID

The Dane County Highway and Transportation Department reserves the right to award this bid on a per-item basis or on total net bid, whichever is deemed most advantageous to Dane County.

BID PROPOSAL/QUESTIONNAIRE

The pricing/questionnaire page(s) shall be complete.

SIGNATURE PAGE

The signature page, signed by a responsible party, must be returned with the bid. Pricing shall be complete, and all information provided as requested. Any bid without signature will be rejected.

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BID PROPOSAL

FOR

STEEL PLATE BEAM GUARD

Vendor Name

Address

Phone

E-mail Address

DESCRIPTION / BULK ORDER QUANTITY / PICKED-UP PRICE PER EACH UNIT / DELIVERED PRICE FOR BULK QUANTITY
Beam Guard Section, Straight, 12.5’ / 200 / $ / $
Beam Guard Section, Straight, 25.0’ / 50 / $ / $
Radius Rail, 5-foot / 5 / $ / $
Radius Rail, 10-foot / 5 / $ / $
Radius Rail, 40-foot / 5 / $ / $
Radius Rail, 50-foot / 5 / $ / $
Radius Rail, 60-foot / 5 / $ / $
Radius Rail, 75-foot / 5 / $ / $
5/8”X18” Post Bolt w/ Nut & Washer / 100 / $ / $
5/8”x 1 ¼” Splice Bolt w/ Nut / 200 / $ / $
Straight Thrie Beam, 12’6” Section / 5 / $ / $
Thrie Beam Transition, 6’3” Section / 5 / $ / $
Thrie Beam Endshoe / 5 / $ / $
Galvanized Steel Guard Rail Reflector With Type H Reflective Sheeting, Silver / 100 / $ / $
Metal I-Beam Posts – W6 x 9 x 6’, as per WisDOT SDD 14B15-4a / 50 / $ / $
14” Plastic Routed Block as Mfg. By R.G. Steel Corporation or other block approved by the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation / 50 / $ / $


Vendor Name

DESCRIPTION / BULK ORDER QUANTITY / PICKED-UP PRICE PER EACH UNIT / DELIVERED PRICE FOR BULK QUANTITY

SKT 350 END TREATMENT:

SKT 350, complete* / 1 / $ / $
S3000, Impact Head / 1 / $ / $
W-beam Guardrail End Section, 12 Ga. / $ / $
S1303, 12’-6” Section / 5 / $ / $
S1305, 25’-0” Section / 5 / $ / $
S730, Foundation Soil Tubes, 6” x8” x 6’0” / 2 / $ / $
E740,Pipe Sleeve 2” Standard Pipe x 5 ½” / 2 / $ / $
E750, Bearing Plate – 8” x 8” x 5/8” / 2 / $ / $
S760, Cable Anchor Bracket / 2 / $ / $
E770, BCT Cable Anchor Assembly / 5 / $ / $
E780, Ground Strut / 5 / $ / $
P650, 5 ½” x 7 ½” x 45” Wood Posts / 6 / $ / $
P671, 6” x 8” x 6’-0” Wood CRT Posts / 5 / $ / $
P675, 6” x 8” x 14” Timber Blockouts / 6 / $ / $
E3151, Impact Face Object Marker / 5 / $ / $
B580754, 5/8” x 7 ¼” Hex Bolts / 5 / $ / $
B581004, 5/8” x 10” Hex Bolts / 5 / $ / $
B581002, 5/8” x 10” HGR Post Bolt / 5 / $ / $
B581802, 5/8” x 18” HGR Post Bolt / 5 / $ / $
N050, 5/8” HGR Nuts / 5 / $ / $
W050, 5/8” Flat Washer / 5 / $ / $
N100, 1” Anchor Cable Hex Nuts / 5 / $ / $
W100, 1” Anchor Cable Washers / 5 / $ / $
SB58A, Cable Anchor Bracket Shldr Bolts / 5 / $ / $
N055, ½” A325 Structural Nuts / 5 / $ / $
W050A, 1-1/16” OD x 9/16” ID, A325 Structural Washer / 5 / $ / $

*Complete: All material necessary to complete anchorage including break-away wood posts.


Vendor Name

DESCRIPTION / BULK ORDER QUANTITY / PICKED-UP PRICE PER EACH UNIT / DELIVERED PRICE FOR BULK QUANTITY

ET 2000 END TREATMENT:

ET 2000, complete* / 4 / $ / $
62G #1, Deep Beam Guard Rail, 12 Ga. / 5 / $ / $
62G #2, Deep Beam Guard Rail, 12 Ga. / 5 / $ / $
740G, Steel Tube 6” x 8” x 54” x 3/16” / 2 / $ / $
766G, Soil Plate 18” x 24” x ¼” / 2 / $ / $
4147B, Wood Posts, 5 ½” x 7 ½” x 45” / 5 / $ / $
705G, Pipe Sleeve – 2” std. Pipe x 5 ½” / 2 / $ / $
782G, Bearing Plate – 8” x 8” x 5/8” / 2 / $ / $
704A, Cable Anchor Bracket / 2 / $ / $
3000G, Cable Assembly / 2 / $ / $
9918A, Offset Strut / 2 / $ / $
985A, Guardrail Extruder / 1 / $ / $
995A, Guardrail Extruder for ET Plus / 1 / $ / $
3478G, 5/8” x 7 ½” Hex HD Bolt / 5 / $ / $
3497G, 5/8” x 9 ½” Hex HD Bolt / 5 / $ / $
3300G, 5/8” Washer / 5 / $ / $
3580G, 5/8” x 18” HGR Splice Bolt / 5 / $ / $
3360G, 5/8” x 1 ¼” HGR Splice Bolts / 5 / $ / $
3340G, 5/8” HGR Nut / 5 / $ / $
3910G, 1” Hex Nut / 5 / $ / $
3900G, 1” Washer / 5 / $ / $
3177B, Object Marker (18”x18”) Decal / 5 / $ / $

*Complete: All material necessary to complete anchorage including break-away wood posts.


Vendor Name

DESCRIPTION / BULK ORDER QUANTITY / PICKED-UP PRICE PER EACH UNIT / DELIVERED PRICE FOR BULK QUANTITY

SRT-350 End Treatment

SRT-350, complete* / 4 / $ / $
3G 12/12”/Backup Guardrail / 5 / $ / $
9G 12/12’6”/6’3”/S Guardrail / 5 / $ / $
35G 12/12’6”/6’3”/S SRT-2 Guardrail / 5 / $ / $
700A Cable Anchor Bracket / 1 / $ / $
34G 12/12’6”/S SRT-1 Guardrail / 1 / $ / $
736G, 5’0 Tube Sleve / 2 / $ / $
775G, 5/8 x 6 x 8 Bearing Plate / 1 / $ / $
923G, 12/Barrier/98” (Terminal) / 1 / $ / $
3320G, 3/16 x 1 ¾ x 3 Washer / 1 / $ / $
3380G, 5/8” x 1 ½” Hex HD Bolt / 5 / $ / $
3500G, 5/8” x 10” Post Bolt / 5 / $ / $
4063G, 6’ post 6 x 8 / 10 / $ / $
9852A, Strut Assembly / 1 / $ / $
9960A, Slot Guard / 1 / $ / $
9961G, 3/8 x 3 x 4 Plate Washer / 1 / $ / $

*Complete: All material necessary to complete anchorage including break-away wood posts.

Type I & II Anchorage

Type I Anchor Assembly Complete / 1 / $ / $
Type II Anchor Assembly Complete / 1 / $ / $
12.5’ Rail (Special Punched for Type I & II) / 5 / $ / $
Cable Anchor Box / 1 / $ / $
Double Swaged Cable / 1 / $ / $
Steel Tube (LG 6” x 8” x 5’) / 1 / $ / $
1 Piece Buffered Terminal End Section / 1 / $ / $


Vendor Name

DESCRIPTION / BULK ORDER QUANTITY / PICKED-UP PRICE PER EACH UNIT / DELIVERED PRICE FOR BULK QUANTITY

Quad-Guard Systems

Yellow Nose Assembly / 1 / $ / $
Type I Cartridge / 1 / $ / $
Type II Cartridge / 1 / $ / $
Fender Panel / 1 / $ / $
Monorail / 1 / $ / $
Diaphragm / 1 / $ / $

Universal Tau Crash Cushion

Nose Piece / 1 / $ / $
Wide Nose Piece / 1 / $ / $
Type A Energy Absorbing Cartridge / 1 / $ / $
Type B Energy Absorbing Cartridge / 1 / $ / $
Single Slider Panel / 1 / $ / $
Double Slider Panel / 1 / $ / $
Lateral Support Cable per Foot / 1 / $ / $
Single X Bulkhead / 1 / $ / $
Double X Bulkhead / 1 / $ / $
Triple X Bulkhead / 1 / $ / $

End Sections

Wrap Around Ends (round ends) / 5 / $ / $
Flared Ends (fish tail ends) / 5 / $ / $
Bronstad Ends / 5 / $ / $
End Shoe (bridge connection) / 5 / $ / $

Delivery to Madison Garage (number of days after receipt of order):

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BIDDER MUST SIGN ON NEXT PAGE

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SIGNATURE AFFIDAVIT
In signing this bid, we also certify that we have not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement or participated in any collusion or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competition; that no attempt has been made to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid; that this bid has been independently arrived at without collusion with any other bidder, competitor or potential competitor; that this bid has not been knowingly disclosed prior to the opening of bids to any other bidder or competitor; that the above statement is accurate under penalty of perjury.
The undersigned, submitting this bid, hereby agrees with all the terms, conditions, and specifications required by the County in this Request for Bid, and declares that the attached bid and pricing are in conformity therewith.
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STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

(Request For Bids/Proposals/Contracts)

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1.0 APPLICABILITY: The terms and conditions set forth in this document apply to Requests for Proposals (RFP), Bids and all other transactions whereby the County of Dane acquires goods or services, or both.

1.1 ENTIRE AGREEMENT: These Standard Terms and Conditions shall apply to any contract, including any purchase order, awarded as a result of this request. Special requirements of a resulting contract may also apply. Said written contract with referenced parts and attachments shall constitute the entire agreement, and no other terms and conditions in any document, acceptance, or acknowledgment shall be effective or binding unless expressly agreed to in writing by the County.