Bituminous oil

Portage County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for a contract to purchase and apply bituminous oil on county roads through its Purchasing Department. The procurement involves multiple types of bituminous oil products, with an estimated 261,000 gallons of CRS-2 and additional unspecified quantities of CRS-2P, HFRS-2, HFRS-2P, CSS-1, and CRS-2Pd Fog Seal. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on March 31, 2020, with a public bid opening at 1462 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point, WI. The preferred service dates are July 13, 2020 through August 10, 2020, with the contract running through December 31, 2020. Bidder qualifications include five years of bituminous oil application experience, three professional references from comparable institutions, and proof of $1,000,000 minimum commercial liability and motor vehicle insurance coverage. Evaluation criteria focus on identifying the lowest and most advantageous responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. Prospective bidders may submit written questions to Christopher Schultz, Procurement Director, by March 19, 2020, via email or phone.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types mentioned in the bid document. Contractors must maintain a minimum distributor capacity of three units (3,500 to 6,000 gallons) and 6,000-gallon nurse tanks, with distributor operators having at least 400 hours of operating experience. All pricing must be quoted in U.S. Dollars as unit prices per gallon and remain firm for the entire contract period. Portage County is tax-exempt, with materials required to conform to State of Wisconsin Specification Section 455. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the project price. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the estimated 261,000 gallons of CRS-2 suggests a significant procurement value. The county reserves the right to make multiple awards, indicating potential for splitting the contract among different vendors based on their capabilities and pricing.