Bid No. 256036 Transit Mix Concrete

The City of Salem, Oregon, through its Department of Public Works - Operations, is seeking bids for an annual non-exclusive contract for transit mix concrete (Bid No. 256036), with procurement targeting Marion County and Keizer City jurisdictions. The solicitation requests pricing for two primary concrete types: 750 cubic yards of 3500 P.S.I. Transit Mix Concrete with 3/8" Aggregate and Air Entrainment, and 200 cubic yards of 4000 P.S.I. Transit Mix Concrete with 50% 3/4" and 50% 3/8" Aggregate and Air Entrainment. Concrete specifications require conformance to ASTM standards, with 28-day compressive strength, 5-7% air entrainment, and a 4" ± 1" slump. The bid is due on May 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. local time, with the contract period spanning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and potential renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive bidder's grand total plus surcharges, with bidders required to submit pricing for full load quantities and rates for special additives like non-chloride accelerators and hot water.

The solicitation allows for cooperative purchasing by other public agencies and includes provisions for price escalation/de-escalation, with limitations such as no more than a 15% unit price increase during any 30-day period. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the contract emphasizes non-discrimination commitments. The agreement template indicates comprehensive insurance requirements, including a $2,000,000 combined single limit commercial general liability policy. Potential bidders must comply with Oregon tax laws and provide new, current, and fully warranted goods. The city retains the right to inspect, test, and reject non-conforming goods, with a 30-day termination clause allowing contract cancellation at the city's discretion. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract stipulates that total compensation will not exceed the designated amount without express written city approval, suggesting a structured and controlled procurement approach.