ABC Stone for Holly Shelter Game Lands

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure ABC stone (crushed aggregate) for delivery and tailgate spreading services at Holly Shelter Game Lands located at 18885 US Highway 17 in Hampstead, North Carolina, within Pitt County. The solicitation seeks to establish a contract with a single qualified vendor to deliver and spread the maximum tonnage of ABC stone not to exceed a total budget of $100,000.00. The stone must meet NCDOT, SCDOT, or Martin Marietta NROC specifications and pass LA Abrasion testing with results below 45. Delivery and tailgate spreading is required on Lodge Road, Grassy Road, or BJ Road within 12 miles of the primary address, with all delivery costs included in the per-ton pricing submitted by vendors. Bidders must submit written questions by May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, with formal bid responses due by May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET for public opening via Microsoft Teams. Delivery must be completed within 45 consecutive calendar days following purchase order receipt, with payment contingent upon inspection and acceptance of goods. Vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and maintain current vendor registration in good standing, and semi-trucks with dump trailers are not permitted; only tailgate spread delivery is acceptable.

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission encourages participation from small, minority-owned, women-owned, and physically handicapped businesses, with a stated goal of achieving 10 percent utilization of diverse firms as first or second-tier subcontractors. No subcontracting is permitted without prior written consent from the State. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Pricing must be submitted on a per-ton basis with all delivery, hauling, and surcharges included in the total bid price, which shall not exceed the $100,000.00 contract cap. The State reserves the right to award the contract to a single vendor or make separate awards to different vendors for individual line items as deemed appropriate. The contract term extends from final execution until all requirements are completed and accepted by the agency.