Bituminous Class 1, Class 2, and Curb Mix

The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) is soliciting bids for the production and supply of bituminous pavement materials under Invitation to Bid (ITB) Solicitation Number 794 on behalf of the Capitol Region Purchasing Council (CRPC) and its member agencies throughout Connecticut. The procurement covers three material types: Bituminous Class 1 pavement for temporary stage construction with a recommended compacted lift thickness of 2 inches, Bituminous Class 2 pavement for temporary leveling courses with a recommended compacted lift thickness of 1.5 inches, and bituminous curb mix. The contract period runs from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with an option for one additional year extension by mutual agreement. The solicitation opened on February 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST and closes on March 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT, with a vendor question and answer period running from February 24, 2026 at 9:15 AM EST through March 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. All bids must be submitted electronically through the crcog.bonfirehub.com platform on an F.O.B. delivery basis, unloaded at the delivery point. Successful bidders must demonstrate experience producing and supplying all three material types, provide references from at least three municipalities or public agencies, submit current insurance documentation prior to bid submission, and maintain minimum insurance coverage including General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate or $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate or $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit), and Worker's Compensation Insurance in accordance with Connecticut State Statutes, with the member agency designated as an additional insured.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor eligibility mentioned in the solicitation; all vendors are eligible to respond to this bid. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Pricing must be all-inclusive with no unilateral surcharges permitted during the contract period, and member agencies are exempt from sales, excise, and federal transportation taxes, with all pricing required to exclude these taxes. Successful bidders are required to pay a 1% administrative fee to the Capitol Region Council of Governments on a quarterly basis, calculated on the total ordered amount of all contracts awarded, and must submit monthly or quarterly reporting on purchase orders issued by CRPC members. The CRPC awards contracts to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder and reserves the right to make awards on a section-by-section basis to obtain the most favorable pricing for each item. No estimated total contract value is stated in the solicitation documents; actual quantities are contingent upon participation by CRPC member agencies and their respective departmental needs.