794_Mar_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) on behalf of the Capitol Region Purchasing Council (CRPC) and its member agencies throughout Connecticut for the production and supply of bituminous pavement materials. The solicitation covers three material types: Bituminous Class 1 pavement for temporary stage construction with a recommended compacted lift thickness of 2 inches, Bituminous Class 2 pavement for temporary leveling courses with a recommended compacted lift thickness of 1.5 inches, and bituminous curb mix. The solicitation opened on February 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST and closes on March 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. A vendor question and answer period runs from February 24, 2026 at 9:15 AM EST through March 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. The contract period runs from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with an option for one additional year extension by mutual agreement. All bids must be submitted electronically through the crcog.bonfirehub.com platform.

Pricing must be all-inclusive and submitted on an F.O.B. destination basis, unloaded at the delivery point, with no unilateral surcharges permitted during the contract period. Member agencies are exempt from sales, excise, and federal transportation taxes, and all pricing is required to exclude these taxes. Successful bidders must demonstrate experience producing and supplying all three material types, provide references from at least three municipalities or public agencies, and submit current insurance documentation including General Liability and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with Worker's Compensation Insurance in accordance with Connecticut State Statutes. The member agency must be designated as an additional insured. Successful bidders are required to pay a 1% administrative fee to CRCOG on a quarterly basis calculated on the total ordered amount of all contracts awarded. No estimated total contract value is stated; actual quantities are contingent upon participation by CRPC member agencies and their respective departmental needs. The CRPC awards contracts to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder and reserves the right to make awards on a section-by-section basis. All vendors are eligible to respond to this bid, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified.