AGGREGATE, ABC (Limestone Based)-Columbus County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 54-RC-12190921 for a one-year agency-specific term contract to furnish and deliver Aggregate ABC (Limestone-Based) material to the Columbus County Maintenance location. The procurement seeks approximately 20,000 tons of limestone-based aggregate to be delivered to 1123 Prison Camp Road, Whiteville, NC 28472, with a required delivery timeframe of twenty consecutive calendar days after order receipt. Vendors must provide a unit price per ton of aggregate, with transportation costs and fees included in the total bid price. The material must conform to the North Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, and the producer must comply with the Mining Act of 1971. The solicitation was posted on September 12, 2025, with bids due on September 24, 2025, and a public bid opening scheduled for September 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET via conference call. Qualified vendors must be registered North Carolina vendors in good standing and submit bids electronically through the state's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP).

The procurement includes specific requirements for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) participation, mandating vendors complete a HUB participation form as part of their bid package. Vendors must also submit additional mandatory attachments, including a worker location disclosure, financial condition certification, and detailed producer/supplier quarry information. The state reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder and may cancel individual orders if deemed in the best interest of the state. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the estimated quantity of 20,000 tons suggests a potentially significant contract value. The initial contract term is one year from the date of final execution, with the potential for extension upon mutual agreement between NCDOT and the successful vendor. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the detailed submission requirements to be considered for this contract opportunity.