AGGREGATE, ABC (Granite)-Hertford County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of Aggregate ABC Granite material to support maintenance operations in Hertford County. The solicitation seeks approximately 5,000 tons of granite aggregate material to be delivered to the Hertford County Maintenance facility located at 318 W Modlin Road, Ahoskie, NC 27910. Vendors must submit written questions by November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM EST, with state responses due by November 13, 2025. Bids are required to be submitted electronically via the eVP portal by November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, with a public bid opening via Microsoft Teams conference call. The contract will have an initial one-year term, with potential extensions subject to vendor agreement. Successful vendors must complete delivery within twenty consecutive calendar days after order receipt, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, excluding State holidays. Award criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid that meets all specifications, including verification of past performance, references, and financial documentation.

The state actively encourages participation from small, minority, women-owned, and physically handicapped contractors through its Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program, with a 10% diverse firm utilization goal. All vendors must be registered with North Carolina's eVP system and comply with E-Verify employment authorization requirements, the Mining Act of 1971, and applicable federal and state employment regulations. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures (specifically sections 1005, 1008, 1010, and 1012) and provide producer/supplier quarry or pit facility information from an approved NCDOT vendor database. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves approximately 5,000 tons of aggregate material. Vendors must also complete financial stability certification and ensure all transportation costs and fees are included in their bid price, which will be evaluated on a Free-On-Board (FOB) Destination basis.