1941-26-R-IFBD-00018

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is soliciting bids for a Certified Bituminous Materials contract through RFX No. 3160007693, covering the period from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. The procurement is specifically focused on acquiring various bituminous materials for road and bridge construction, including emulsions, sealants, and specialized road construction compounds such as SS-1 & 1H, CRS-2, UltraArmor, and CSS-1&1H. Bidders must provide pricing in U.S. dollars per gallon for full truck load quantities, with deliveries to be made to job sites specified by the District Maintenance Engineer. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest and best three bids per item, per county, with bidders required to comply with the 2017 Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Key submission deadlines include a bid opening on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST, with the last day for questions set for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Bidders must be registered in the MAGIC system and meet MDOT's supplier approval requirements.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. Vendors must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification (EEV) certification, confirming compliance with federal and state employment and immigration regulations, including participation in the E-Verify program. The contract includes potential cooperative purchasing provisions, allowing other governmental entities to potentially utilize the contract. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the pricing documentation includes detailed material adjustment mechanisms and base prices for various petroleum products. The contract allows for material price adjustments based on monthly pricing indexes, with payment cycles running from the 16th of one month through the 15th of the following month. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation, including company information, product specifications, and pricing details through the MAGIC procurement system. The contract covers Jefferson County and potentially other Mississippi counties, with the possibility of multiple vendors being selected based on their competitive pricing and ability to meet MDOT specifications.