121021 OR Armstrong.pdf

The document is a government solicitation file from the State of Nebraska, specifically the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB), for a commodity contract to procure rock aggregate materials for the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). The solicitation seeks 1.5" Crusher Run Rock with optional additional materials including 3/8" Washed Rock, 1" Crusher Run Rock, and Crushed Rock for Surfacing Aggregate. The estimated annual usage is 16,500 tons, with deliveries required to multiple NDOT maintenance yards and roadside mix sites across districts in locations such as Greenwood, Superior Street, Wahoo, and David City. Delivery timeframe is 14-21 business days after order receipt, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. The bid opening is scheduled for February 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with electronic submissions required through ShareFile. The initial contract term is one year from execution, with potential extension options.

The contract requires vendors to provide certified weight tickets for each load and quote unit prices per ton, inclusive of all transportation costs, with pricing to remain firm for 180 days from the award date. Pricing will be FOB destination and include all associated costs, meeting NDOT specifications. The State reserves the right to reject any bids and is not obligated to a minimum order quantity, and the contract is not exclusive, allowing potential contracts with multiple sources. Vendors can propose price increases with 30 days written notice and supporting documentation, though the State retains the right to reject such increases and potentially terminate the contract. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations mentioned in the documentation. The total potential contract value is not explicitly stated but can be estimated based on the annual rock aggregate requirements.