Aggregate for Surface Treatment

Dane County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for Aggregate for Surface Treatment through Request for Bid #2023-RFB-022-PR, targeting aggregate materials for cover material in asphalt sealcoat work. The procurement offers two delivery options: Option A requires suppliers to deliver materials to specified county locations, while Option B requires materials to be available at the supplier's stockpile for county pickup. The bid covers multiple highway projects across various towns including Christiana, Blue Mounds, Vienna, Springfield, Westport, Middleton, and others. Vendors must provide pea gravel and quartzite/granite chips priced per ton, conforming to the State of Wisconsin Standard Specifications for Road and Structure Construction (2023 Edition). Key procurement dates include vendor questions due by February 24, 2023, and proposal submissions due by March 10, 2023 at 2:00 pm, with the contract term spanning one year from the purchase order or contract execution date. The county reserves the right to award bids on a per-item or total net bid basis, considering factors such as availability, proximity, and product quality.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. Vendors must provide appropriate insurance and potentially submit a performance bond. The bid emphasizes sustainability principles and requires adherence to fair labor practices and non-discrimination standards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the bid includes detailed pricing tables with material quantities ranging from 180 to 1,060 tons across different locations. The procurement suggests a flexible approach to vendor selection, potentially allowing multiple suppliers to be awarded based on their ability to meet the county's specific aggregate requirements. Vendors will be evaluated on their capacity to deliver materials that meet technical specifications, their geographic proximity to project sites, and their ability to provide competitive pricing.