Bituminous Materials

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SD DOT) is seeking bids for a comprehensive contract to furnish and deliver bituminous maintenance materials across the state. This procurement opportunity covers a wide range of asphalt-related products, including liquid asphalt materials, asphalt binders, asphalt emulsions, petroleum resin-oil base emulsions, asphalt repair mastics, rubber/asphalt crack sealants, and hot-poured elastic joint sealers. Contractors must ensure all materials conform to specific American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards. The solicitation requires precise delivery specifications, with reasonable delivery times set at 24 hours for liquid asphalt truck shipments and 14 calendar days for crack sealant and joint sealers. Liquidated damages of $250 per day will be assessed for late deliveries, and the Department reserves the right to sample and test all materials after delivery, with the potential to reject non-conforming materials or apply price adjustments.

The procurement is open to qualified vendors who have completed registration with the South Dakota Office of Procurement Management's electronic procurement system (ESM Solutions) and have registered with the South Dakota Secretary of State. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the state emphasizes fair and equal opportunity for all bidders, with contracts awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Approved products include specific brands such as Deery Level and Go Repair Mastic, Crafco Mastic One, Maxwell Gap products, and Right Pointe Pave Patch-Gray. Payment will be calculated by the ton for liquid materials and by the pound for sealants and mastics, with invoices submitted to regional offices. The contract includes provisions for freight rate increases after the initial 180-day period, subject to Department approval. While a specific total contract value is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the materials and statewide scope suggest a significant procurement opportunity for qualified asphalt and road maintenance material suppliers.