Rock_Bid.docx

Bid Proposal for Graded Aggregate Base and Stabilized Base Materials Introduction This bid proposal includes material options permitted under FDOT Standard Specifications Section 911 (Base and Stabilized Base Materials); Section 901 (Course Aggregate); and Section 530 (Riprap materials, bank, shoring, bedding, ditch). All materials shall meet FDOT compliance requirements.

1. Purpose Okaloosa County is soliciting sealed bids from qualified and licensed vendors for the purchase, delivery, and/or pickup of various rock materials that meet the current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications. Materials will be utilized across multiple County maintenance and construction operations, including road, drainage, stormwater, and erosion‑control applications.

2. Scope of Work The successful Bidder shall furnish FDOT‑compliant rock materials of various types and gradations, including but not limited to:

· Graded Aggregate Base

· Coarse Aggregate in accordance with FDOT Table 901‑1

· Limerock, Shell Rock, and Stabilized Base Materials (FDOT Section 911)

· Riprap, including bank, shore protection, shoring stone, bedding stone, and ditch‑lining stone (FDOT Section 530)

· Other FDOT‑specified aggregates as may be required by the County

3. Delivery and Pickup Requirements Rock materials shall be provided to the County under any of the following conditions, as directed:

a) Delivery to Fixed County Sites:

The County may require delivery to either of the following static locations:

· 84 Ready Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, Florida

· Keyser Mill Road, Baker, Florida

b) Delivery to Various Jobsites:

The Contractor shall deliver materials to active County project locations throughout Okaloosa County as assigned.

c) Vendor Yard Pick up The County reserves the right to pick up materials directly from the Contractor’s facility. The Contractor shall maintain adequate loading capability and provide certified scale tickets for all quantities loaded.

4. Quantity and Ordering This ITB is intended to establish a unit‑price contract. Quantities are not guaranteed and will be ordered on an as‑needed basis. The County does not guarantee minimum or maximum purchase quantities during the contract term.

5. Weighing and Measurement All rock materials shall be purchased and invoiced by the ton, with each delivery or pickup accompanied by certified weight tickets that include:

· Gross, tare, and net weights

· Date and time of loading

· Material type and FDOT classification

· Truck identification

6. Performance Requirements The successful Bidder shall:

· Supply only FDOT‑approved materials meeting all applicable specifications.

· Maintain delivery reliability and respond to County orders within reasonable timeframes.

· Ensure all equipment used for delivery or loading complies with safety and weight‑limit regulations.

· Replace any non‑compliant or rejected material at no additional cost to the County.

7. Contract Term The County intends to award a contract for an initial period of three (3) years, with options for renewal upon mutual agreement.

8. Bid Submission Requirements Bidders must submit:

· A completed Bid Form listing proposed unit prices per ton for each rock type

· Current FDOT source approval documentation (if applicable)

· Proof of business license and insurance meeting County standards

· Contact information and authorized representative details Section 901 – Course Aggregate Coarse aggregate shall consist of naturally occurring materials such as gravel, or resulting from the crushing of parent rock, to include natural rock, slags, expanded clays and shales (lightweight aggregates) and other approved inert materials with similar characteristics, having hard, strong, durable particles, conforming to the specific requirements of this Section.

Section 911 – Base and Stabilized Base Materials Approved base and stabilized base material types include:

- Limerock (unconsolidated or partly consolidated limestone)

- Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) – asbestos-free and meeting deleterious substance limits.

Section 530 – 530-2.1.3 Rubble (Bank and Shore) Bank and Shore Protection: Provide sound, hard, durable rubble, free of open or incipient cracks, soft seams, or other structural defects, consisting of broken stone with a bulk specific gravity of at least 2.20. Ensure that stones are rough and angular Section 530 – 530-2.1.3.2 Rubble (Ditch Lining) Ditch Lining: Use sound, hard, durable rubble, free of open or incipient cracks, soft seams, or other structural defects, consisting of broken stone or broken concrete with a bulk specific gravity of at least 1.90. Ensure that stones or broken concrete are rough and angular.

Section 530 – 530-2.1.4 Bedding Stone Use Bedding Stone of either a durable quality limestone or other quarry run stone, with a bulk specific gravity of not less than 1.90 and that is reasonably free from thin, flat and elongated pieces. Ensure that the bedding stone is also reasonably free from organic matter and soft, friable particles.

Material Pricing Table The following table provides placeholders for unit pricing, quantities, and total cost calculations.

SECTION 911 – BASE & STABILIZED MATERIALS

SECTION 901 – COARSE AGGREGATE

SECTION 530 - RIPRAP MATERIALS (BANK, SHORING, BEDDING, DITCH)