Aggregates

The Kansas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids to establish pricing for aggregates for year three of a five-year contract under IFB EVT0010952, with bids due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. The contract operates on an indefinite-quantity basis with no guaranteed volume and runs through November 30, 2029.

The scope covers ditch lining stone, base construction aggregate, rip-rap, lightweight aggregate, and crushed limestone. Storage locations span multiple Kansas districts with estimated quantities ranging from 500 to 5,000 tons per location. Aggregate is measured in short tons (2,000 pounds) except lightweight aggregate, which is measured in cubic yards. Bidders must submit unit prices per ton for delivery FOB Destination (vendor trucks) or FOB plant (state-provided hauling). Bidders previously awarded under EVT0010439 must submit updated pricing.

Contractors must maintain a minimum delivery rate of 250 tons per working day; shortfalls incur liquidated damages of $50 per working day, and late deliveries incur $0.10 per ton per calendar day. Pricing is subject to weekly fuel adjustment based on Midwest on-highway diesel prices, with adjustments in $0.05 per ton increments for every $0.10 per gallon fuel price change. Payment terms are Net 30 days from delivery and acceptance.

All bidders must provide three references, proof of qualifications with minimum three years of industry experience, a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue, and mandatory certifications covering immigration compliance, sexual harassment policy acknowledgment, Israel boycott certification, and telecommunications equipment compliance. Bidders may claim Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Certified Business preferences with supporting documentation.

Questions are due October 15, 2026 to Bridget K. Martinez at bridget.martinez@ks.gov. Bids are submitted electronically to Procurement@ks.gov or hand-delivered to 700 SW Harrison Street, 3rd Floor West, Topeka, Kansas 66603-3929. No pre-bid conference is scheduled.