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The Nevada Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the production of cattle guards. The bid includes the production of precast concrete cattle guards with end wings and posts, which must meet H20/HL-93 load rating. The bid also includes the cost of shipping and off-loading. Vendors must submit their quotes by March 24, 2026, at 1:00 pm.
• The bid is for a one-time purchase.
• The purchase method is open market.
• The bid type is open.
• Vendors must submit their quotes electro... | Title: Cattle Guards, Agency: Nevada Department of Transportation, State: Nevada, Open Date: 3/3/2026, Close Date: 3/24/2026, Last Updated Date: 3/24/2026
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Nevada Department of Transportation is soliciting open-market, open bids for a one-time purchase of precast concrete cattle guards with end wings and posts. The cattle guards must meet an H20/HL-93 load rating, and pricing must include shipping and off-loading. Quotes are due March 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm. This is a straightforward manufacturing + logistics quote opportunity, but bidders should confirm exact quantities, drawings/specs, and delivery locations before final pricing.
Buy compliant precast concrete cattle guards (including end wings and posts) that meet H20/HL-93 load rating requirements, delivered with shipping and off-loading included, via an open-market one-time purchase bid.
- Precast concrete manufacturers capable of producing cattle guards with end wings and posts to transportation load ratings (H20/HL-93).
- Firms that can bundle manufacturing plus freight and off-loading as a single quoted price for Nevada delivery.
- Review NDOT solicitation package for drawings/specifications for precast concrete cattle guards, end wings, and posts (including H20/HL-93 design/loading requirements).
- Confirm quantities, dimensions, reinforcement details, concrete strength, finish, and any embedded hardware requirements for the cattle guards/end wings/posts.
- Develop manufacturing plan for precast production (forms, rebar cages, curing, QC/inspection, handling/rigging points).
- Prepare compliance documentation demonstrating H20/HL-93 load rating (e.g., design calculations/engineering certification if required by the solicitation).
- Plan logistics: freight, routing, permitting (if oversize/overweight), delivery scheduling, and off-loading method/equipment at destination.
- Compile quote including unit pricing (if applicable), total pricing, lead time, delivery terms, and inclusion of shipping and off-loading.
- Submit quote electronically by March 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm per the solicitation instructions.
- Completed price quote covering precast concrete cattle guards with end wings and posts, explicitly including shipping and off-loading.
- Statement of compliance with H20/HL-93 load rating requirement.
- Delivery/lead-time commitment for a one-time purchase.
- Confirmation of electronic submission format and method (per solicitation instructions).
- Any required product data sheets, shop drawings, or engineering/design documentation if requested in the solicitation.
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- Must meet H20/HL-93 load rating for the cattle guard assemblies (cattle guards with end wings and posts).
- Quote must include cost of shipping and off-loading.
- Submission deadline: March 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm (quotes must be received by then).
- Procurement described as open market, bid type open, and one-time purchase.
- Price as an all-in delivered solution: manufacturing + freight + off-loading (explicitly call out included off-load method to avoid later disputes).
- Given this is a one-time purchase, ensure any form/setup costs for precast production are accounted for (especially if quantity is small).
- If quantities/locations are unclear, request clarification before locking freight and off-loading pricing, or structure pricing with clearly stated assumptions allowed by the solicitation.
- Consider teaming with a local/experienced heavy-haul carrier and crane/rigging provider to cover delivery and off-loading reliably.
- If H20/HL-93 engineering certification is required and not in-house, subcontract structural engineering review/seal for the cattle guard design documentation (only if solicitation requires it).
- Incomplete scope risk: quantities, dimensions, and delivery locations are not stated in the brief; these drive manufacturing and freight/off-loading pricing.
- Compliance risk: H20/HL-93 requirement may require specific design documentation/testing/calculations—missing this could render the bid nonresponsive.
- Logistics risk: off-loading responsibility is explicitly included; unclear site conditions or equipment access can create cost/schedule exposure.
- Submission risk: electronic submission details are truncated in the notice text; failure to follow exact instructions could disqualify the quote.
- What are the required quantities and sizes/configurations for the precast concrete cattle guards, end wings, and posts?
- Are drawings/specs provided (reinforcement details, concrete strength, finish, tolerances, hardware/embeds), and are alternates allowed?
- What delivery location(s) and site constraints apply (access, unloading area, allowable equipment), and is a crane/forklift required for off-loading?
- Is an engineering certification/seal or load rating documentation required to demonstrate H20/HL-93 compliance, and in what format?
- What is the required delivery schedule/lead time for this one-time purchase?
- What is the exact electronic quote submission method and required file format(s)?
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- Quantity, dimensions/configurations, and detailed specifications/drawings for the cattle guards/end wings/posts
- Delivery location(s) and any site constraints affecting off-loading
- Required form of H20/HL-93 compliance documentation (calculations, certification, testing, engineer seal)
- Exact electronic submission instructions (portal/email, required forms, file formats)
- Required delivery/lead time and any acceptance/inspection requirements
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