794_Mar_23_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 procurement 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.

All vendors are eligible to respond to this bid with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor eligibility. Pricing must be all-inclusive with no unilateral surcharges permitted during the contract period, and member agencies are exempt from sales, excise, and federal transportation taxes, with all pricing 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, submit current insurance documentation prior to bid submission, and maintain minimum insurance coverage including General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate or $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate or $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit), and Worker's Compensation Insurance in accordance with Connecticut State Statutes, with the member agency 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. The CRPC awards contracts to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder and reserves the right to make awards on a section-by-section basis to obtain the most favorable pricing for each item. No estimated total contract value is stated, as actual quantities are contingent upon participation by CRPC member agencies and their respective departmental needs.