1941-26-R-IFBD-00014

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking competitive sealed bids for a contract to supply sand and gravel materials through RFX 3160007662. This procurement opportunity is structured to acquire various granular materials and aggregates, including concrete sand, road gravel, and different classes of granular materials for transportation infrastructure projects. Bidders must submit proposals in accordance with the Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction of 2017, with pricing to be determined per cubic yard or ton. The solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed pricing for full truck load quantities, FOB at MDOT locations, with materials subject to testing by MDOT's Materials Division. Key dates include the bid opening on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST, with the last day for questions set for Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. The contract period will run from Commission Approval through October 31, 2026, with potential extensions up to twenty-four (24) months. Evaluation criteria will focus on bidders meeting specifications and offering the lowest cost, including transportation expenses.

The procurement includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing potential extension of contract pricing to other governmental entities. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act, including participation in the federal E-Verify program for employment eligibility verification. The contract requires vendors to secure employment eligibility verification from subcontractors and maintain compliance records, with potential penalties for non-compliance including contract cancellation and loss of licenses. Bidders must be qualified to do business in Mississippi and submit proposals either electronically through the MAGIC Procurement Portal or via sealed paper submission to the MDOT Procurement Division. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract covers statewide sand and gravel procurement with pricing to be determined on a line-item basis. Vendors must provide detailed company information, including years in business, and complete all required fields in the MAGIC procurement system. The solicitation emphasizes transparency and standardized bidding processes for state procurement of essential transportation materials.