OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE: To establish a joint purchase master contract (JPMC) for brand name crash cushion attenuator systems as well as repair parts and accessories for both crash cushion attenuators and SST-TMA trailer mounted attenuators on new and existing equipment to be purchased on an as-needed basis during the contract period. This JPMC may be utilized by all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies as defined in Section 5 of this Contract. SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRED: The vendor will provide brand name crash cushion attenuator systems as well as repair parts and accessories for both crash cushion attenuators and SST-TMA trailer mounted attenuators on new and existing equipment. The repair components must be designed to fit and perform as specified on the brand name system as well as remain compliant with the Federal Traffic Safety Standards, Federal Crash Testing Standards and Warranty Requirements. Substitute components from other brands that do not operate properly on the brand name system will not be accepted. Items described herein are to be approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and sanctioned by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and/or the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP). The Vendor shall maintain an adequate supply of repair parts for the common repairs for the crash cushion attenuator equipment as well as the SST-TMA trailer mounted attenuators, which can be furnished to any Illinois location within 24 hours after parts are requested. If an item becomes discontinued or otherwise not available during the term of the Contract, the Vendor may propose a substitution of equivalent or better product at no additional cost. This substitution is subject to the approval of the Central Management Services (CMS) Bureau of Strategic Sourcing (BOSS). The Vendor shall under no circumstances make unauthorized substitutions
