Reliant BID STKD.pdf

This document is a solicitation (ITB No. 120981 OR) from the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services, Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau, seeking a qualified vendor to provide Expanded Shale for various locations across Nebraska. The solicitation was released on January 16, 2025, with a bid opening scheduled for February 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM Central Time via Webex meeting. The contract term is one year, with the potential for extension, and covers the procurement of Expanded Shale in multiple sizes (3/4" x 8", 1/4" x 1/8", and 3/4" x 3/8") for delivery to different districts and maintenance yards across the state.

The cost sheet indicates pricing varies by district and location, with unit prices ranging from $95 to $110 per cubic yard, depending on the specific site and shale size. The total estimated annual usage is 81,375 cubic yards, with deliveries to be made to State maintenance yards or designated roadside mix sites. The bid requires vendors to meet specific material specifications outlined in the NDOT 2017 Standard Specifications, including gradation requirements, Los Angeles Abrasion loss limits, and soundness loss criteria. Vendors must also complete a Nebraska Vendor Affidavit and comply with various state requirements, including potential preferences for disabled veterans and businesses located in designated enterprise zones.