17-1686001388-RQ221298-KF ABC stone for belhaven boating area access

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 17-1686001388-RQ221298-KF for the procurement of 4,100 tons of ABC Stone to be delivered and tailgate spread at the Belhaven Boating Area Access, located at 409 NC 99 HWY South, Belhaven, NC 27810. The solicitation was posted on August 18th, 2025, with bids due by August 28th, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Vendors must deliver the stone within 30 consecutive calendar days after receiving the purchase order, providing 48-hour advance notice before delivery. The stone must meet NCDOT or SCDOT ABC standards or Martin Marietta NROC aggregate with standard gradation specifications. Bidders are required to include all delivery, hauling, and gas surcharges in their per-ton pricing and must complete a detailed pricing form. The evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest responsive bidder that meets all specified requirements, with the state reserving the right to make separate awards or cancel the solicitation if deemed most advantageous.

The procurement emphasizes compliance with North Carolina's Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program, encouraging 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. Vendors must be registered in the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) and comply with state requirements, including E-Verify for employees. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 4,100 tons of aggregate stone, which suggests a substantial contract value. The solicitation does not mention any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Potential bidders must ensure they can meet the technical specifications for stone quality, delivery method (tailgate spread), and compliance with state procurement regulations. The procurement is specifically targeted at vendors capable of supplying and distributing high-quality aggregate materials to the Beaufort County project site within the specified timeframe and technical parameters.