7-20250501084128 Jackson

The City of Jackson, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for a twenty-four-month supply of Clay Gravel and Wash Gravel, identified as Bid No. 75077-052025. The procurement requires vendors to provide two primary materials: Clay Gravel and Wash Gravel, to be delivered by truck to the Maintenance Supply location at 4225-B Michael Avalon St. The estimated usage includes 35,000 tons of Clay Gravel/Class A-Group C and 24,000 tons of Wash Gravel for the contract term. Bidders must submit one original and two copies of their bid package, with pricing per ton for both gravel types, excluding sales and federal excise taxes. The bid is scheduled to be opened on May 20, 2025, at 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk's Office, with bids remaining valid for 60 days after opening. The City of Jackson reserves the right to waive informalities and award contracts based on the lowest net price in accordance with specifications. Contact persons for additional information are Fredrick Gates and Felicia Bratton, available at (601) 960-1750.

The contract opportunity emphasizes Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) participation, with specific goals for minority and female-owned businesses across different procurement categories. Contractors must complete and submit a detailed EBO Plan Application, outlining participation of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Female Business Enterprises (FBEs), including Asian (ABE), African-American (AABE), Hispanic (HBE), Native American (NABE), and Female (FBE) businesses. The city requires prime contractors to document the type of minority business involvement, such as subcontractor, joint venture, supplier, or mentor-protege programs, including specific scope of work, dollar value, and participation percentage. Failure to comply with EBO requirements may result in disqualification from contract consideration. The procurement will award a primary supplier, a 1st alternate supplier, and a 2nd alternate supplier, with a cascading selection process if the primary supplier cannot provide the required materials. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the gravel procurement suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment spanning various city projects including pipe bedding, driveway topping, and concrete applications.