Cattle Guards
Federal opportunity from Public Agency. Place of performance: United States.
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Description
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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The Nevada Department of Transportation is seeking bids for the production of precast concrete cattle guards, including shipping and off-loading, that must comply with H20/HL-93 load ratings. The submission deadline for quotes is March 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM, making this a time-sensitive opportunity. Since this is a one-time purchase via open market, vendors capable of meeting this requirement should consider bidding.
The buyer aims to procure precast concrete cattle guards that satisfy specific load ratings and logistical requirements for transportation and installation.
- Companies specializing in concrete production
- Vendors with experience in heavy duty load rated products
- Firms capable of logistics and shipping for heavy products
- Production of precast concrete cattle guards
- Inclusion of end wings and posts
- Compliance with H20/HL-93 load rating
- Cost management of shipping and off-loading
- Quote submission by specified deadline
- Detailed production capabilities
- Shipping and off-loading logistics plan
- Compliance documentation for H20/HL-93 load rating
- Pricing breakdown for production and shipping
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- Must meet H20/HL-93 load rating standards
- Must submit bids electronically
- Consider including detailed breakdown of production and shipping costs
- Evaluate competitive pricing based on market standards
- Collaboration with logistics companies for shipping
- Potential partnerships with other precast manufacturers
- Tight submission deadline may impact bid quality
- Expectations for compliance with load rating specifications
- Potential competition from established vendors in the market
- What are the specific dimensions and weight capacities required for the cattle guards?
- Are there any additional specifications for shipping logistics?
- What is the anticipated timeline for decision-making post-submission?
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- Detailed specifications for dimensions of cattle guards
- Information on bid evaluation criteria
- Specific shipping requirements and constraints
- Clarification on the open market purchase process
- Any potential for future repeat orders beyond one-time purchase maintaining the relationship
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