Asphalt Materials

Sarasota County has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB #252757AMS) for Asphalt Materials, seeking contractors to furnish asphalt materials for county maintenance projects. The procurement requires suppliers to have a plant facility located within Sarasota County or within 25 miles of the Field Operations Center. Bidders must provide two specific types of Superpave Asphaltic Concrete (SP9.5 and SP12.5) that comply with current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications. Qualification requirements include submitting one reference demonstrating experience providing asphalt materials within the past 7 years. The county intends to award two contracts to the responsive and responsible bidders submitting the lowest total extended bid prices. The bid submission requires vendors to complete a Vendor Questionnaire and Pricing Table through the OpenGov procurement portal, with material pickup available during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). The initial contract term is anticipated to be one year, with materials to be loaded onto County vehicles at the contractor's site.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. There are no incumbent vendors mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation and Commercial General Liability. The contractor will be responsible for providing a warranty on materials for one year or the standard manufacturer's warranty, whichever is longer. While local and American business preferences are typically considered in government procurement, they do not apply in this specific procurement due to grant funding requirements. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range or award value, instead focusing on unit pricing for the specified asphalt materials. Contractors must be prepared to meet the technical specifications and operational requirements outlined in the procurement documents, with an emphasis on quality and compliance with FDOT standards.