2025-2026 Sand, Gravel & Limestone Bid

The City of Owosso, located in Shiawassee County, Michigan, is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive materials procurement contract covering various construction aggregates for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The procurement encompasses approximately 3,000 tons of State Certified Class II Backfill Sand, 1,200 tons of State Certified 22A Gravel, 600 tons of Limestone 21AA, 50 tons of Limestone 6AA, 100 tons of Limestone Chip H1, 50 tons of Fieldstone Riprap, and 100 tons of 6A Gravel. All materials must conform to Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) 2020 State Specifications, with specific grading and physical requirements for each material type. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, with a public opening and reading of bids immediately following. Bidders are required to submit a completed bid proposal, general specifications checklist, signature page, local preference affidavit, and W-9 form. The bid documents are available at no charge on the city's website and the MITN website, with the contract term extending until June 30, 2026.

The procurement includes a local preference policy that provides a competitive advantage to businesses within Owosso and Shiawassee County, offering a 6% bid advantage (up to $2,500) for businesses located within Owosso city limits and a 3% advantage for businesses within Shiawassee County. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the city reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and to waive irregularities in the bidding process. Pricing must include all charges such as trucking and fuel, and materials will be subject to periodic testing by the city. The bid does not specify a precise budget range, but suggests a procurement volume of approximately 5,100 total tons of various aggregate materials. Potential vendors should note that materials must meet rigorous quality standards, with the city maintaining the right to conduct comprehensive testing to ensure compliance with specified requirements. Interested bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure full compliance with the detailed specifications outlined in the bid package.