Annual Supply of Ready Mix Concrete

The City of Shreveport, Louisiana, located in Caddo Parish, is soliciting bids for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-034 to establish an annual supply contract for ready-mixed concrete. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide two primary line items: 4,500 cubic yards of Grade "B" concrete for pickup and 4,500 cubic yards of Grade "B" concrete for delivery. Concrete must be produced from Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development certified plants, utilizing Type I cement conforming to ASTM C-150 standards. The specification requires two distinct concrete types: Structural Class A with grade A coarse aggregate (minimum 6 bags of cement per cubic yard) for minor structures, and Pavement Type B with grade B coarse aggregate (minimum 5.8 bags of cement per cubic yard) for other applications. Bids are scheduled to be opened on July 10, 2025, with submissions directed to the Office of the Purchasing Agent. The city reserves the right to renew the contract for four additional one-year increments, with specific requirements for concrete gradation, pickup, and delivery, including the ability to reject non-compliant concrete and receive replacement deliveries within 24 hours.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The estimated annual expenditure for this contract is $250,000, and notably, the bid does not require a bid bond. The contract allows for flexible delivery options, with vendors able to provide both pickup and delivery services for the concrete. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, the city has established precise technical specifications that potential bidders must meet, including plant certification and concrete composition requirements. The contract's structure suggests an opportunity for vendors with established concrete production capabilities and the ability to meet stringent municipal infrastructure requirements. The potential four-year renewal option provides an attractive long-term contracting opportunity for qualified concrete suppliers serving municipal infrastructure projects in the Shreveport area.