Railroad Precast Concrete Panels

The State of Vermont’s Department of Buildings and General Services (acting for the Agency of Transportation, Rail Bureau) is seeking a qualified manufacturer to supply precast concrete railroad crossing panels, complete with all required hardware, engineering certification, and warranty. Bidders must provide unit pricing, lead‑time, and FOB shipping to the designated maintenance garage in Castleton, VT. The solicitation is a sealed‑bid RFQ with a single electronic submission deadline. • Provide both field and gage precast concrete panels (dimensions, 6000 psi concrete, HS20‑44 load rating, 30 % impact) with lag‑type shunt‑resistant hardware, lifting eyes, elastomeric pads, and corrosion‑inhibitive coating. • Submit design calculations signed by a Vermont‑licensed Professional Engineer, full fabrication drawings, and a minimum one‑year warranty. • Choose one of four quantity options (A‑115 RE, A‑136 RE, B‑115 RE, B‑136 RE) covering 8‑12 field panels and 20‑30 gage panels per rail size, plus associated bolts, washers, abrasion pads, and plugs. • Must meet environmental certifications (climate‑change, recycled‑content, mercury‑content) and will receive preference for Vermont‑resident manufacturers and clean‑energy practices.