Bituminous Hot Mix

Portage County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for a contract to supply bituminous hot mix material and material transfer vehicle services through its Purchasing Department. The procurement seeks approximately 34,000 tons of hot mix materials, specifically 11,200 tons of 4MT PG 58-28S and 16,700 tons of 2MT PG 58-28S for the CTH D (LRIP) project, and 5,750 tons of 4MT PG 58-28S for the CTH B project. Bidders must provide pricing per ton for multiple mix designs loaded on county trucks, with and without Quality Management Program (QMP) testing, and include additional pricing for material transfer vehicle/shuttle buggy services, hourly rates, mobilization costs, tack coat materials, and asphalt millings reimbursement. Contractors are required to provide DOT-approved mix designs and a self-propelled material transfer device with a 25-ton minimum capacity for mainline paving projects exceeding 1,000 tons. The bid documents specify that materials must meet Wisconsin Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and be available starting May 1, 2025. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on March 11, 2025, to be submitted to the Portage County Purchasing Department in Stevens Point, WI.

The contract does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract term runs from the date of award through December 31, 2025, with potential extensions possible by mutual agreement. The county is tax-exempt and indicates that multiple awards may be made based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid per item. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement involves a substantial volume of hot mix materials, suggesting a significant contract value. The county will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, responsibility, and pricing, with the potential to award to multiple contractors depending on their specific bid items. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Wisconsin Department of Transportation specifications and have the capability to provide the required materials and equipment for various road projects in Portage County.