Aggregate 78M (Granite)-Division 2 SMOG

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is requesting bids on Aggregate 78M Granite Material for delivery to Division 2 county locations across Beaufort, Pitt, Craven, Lenoir, Greene, Jones, and Pamlico counties on an as-needed basis under IFB 54-RC-12238034, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.

Vendors must be sourced from an approved Producer/Supplier Quarry or Pit facility listed on the NCDOT approved resources website and must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State prior to contract execution. Compliance with NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures (sections 1005, 1008, 1010, and 1012) is required.

The scope is supply and delivery of granite aggregate totaling 9,100 tons across the seven counties, with individual county estimates ranging from 700 to 2,000 tons. Delivery must occur within twenty consecutive calendar days after receipt of order on a Free-On-Board Destination basis to designated in-state locations. All transportation costs must be included in bid pricing.

The initial contract term is one year from the date of final execution, with NCDOT retaining the right to extend with vendor concurrence. Prices must remain firm for 180 days from the contract effective date and cannot be designated confidential. Vendors must designate a contract manager and customer service point of contact.

Award will be made to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price meeting specifications. The State reserves the right to make separate awards to different vendors for individual line items or cancel the IFB entirely. Delivery promptness may be considered as a factor in award criteria. Written questions are due September 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM EST. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal) with public bid opening via Microsoft Teams. Submission of Attachment A (Pricing), Attachment F (Location of Workers Utilized by Vendor), Attachment G (Certification of Financial Condition), and Attachment H (Producer/Supplier Quarry or Pit Facility information) is required.