AGGREGATE, ABC Limestone-Bladen County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 54-RC-12185483 for an agency-specific term contract to furnish and deliver 18,000 tons of Aggregate ABC Limestone to the Bladen County Maintenance location. This procurement is a one-year contract with potential for extension, scheduled to be awarded following an electronic bid submission process through the Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). Bids are due on September 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a public bid opening conducted via Microsoft Teams conference call. The contract requires vendors to deliver aggregate materials using an approved resource quarry or pit facility, with delivery specified as Free-On-Board (FOB) Destination to the Elizabethtown, NC maintenance location. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsive bid that meets technical specifications, with additional consideration given to factors such as past performance, references, and submitted financial documents. Pricing must comprehensively include all charges related to shipping, delivery, handling, and administrative fees.

The state actively encourages participation from diverse business enterprises, specifically targeting small, minority, physically handicapped, and women-owned contractors with a stated goal of 10% utilization as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. Vendors must be registered North Carolina vendors in good standing to be eligible for contract award. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement involves supplying 18,000 tons of limestone aggregate, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The contract's initial term is one year from final execution, with the state reserving the right to extend the contract term beyond the initial period. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are noted. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate capability to source, transport, and deliver the specified aggregate materials to the designated NCDOT maintenance location in Bladen County.