BOULDERS-Stanly County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 54-RC-12175466A for an Agency Specific Term Contract to procure boulders for Stanly County Maintenance locations. The procurement seeks approximately 5,000 tons of field stone or rough unhewn quarry stone, with specific size requirements ranging from 3' x 3' x 3' to 6' x 6' x 6'. These boulders must be sound, tough, dense, and resistant to air and water, and will be picked up by state-owned or contracted equipment at designated stockpile sites during normal work hours. The contract will be for one year from the date of final execution, with potential for extension. Vendors are required to provide materials within five consecutive calendar days after receiving an order, and the bid submission deadline is September 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors must complete and submit several attachments including a pricing form, HUB supplemental information, location of workers certification, financial condition certification, and producer/supplier quarry information. The state reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder and adjust quantities as needed.

The procurement includes specific provisions to encourage participation of small, minority, and women-owned businesses, with a goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. This approach aligns with North Carolina's policy of promoting diversity in government contracting. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes the importance of meeting the state's diversity and economic inclusion objectives. The contract appears to have flexibility in terms of award, potentially allowing multiple vendors to supply boulders based on their ability to meet the technical specifications and pricing requirements. The procurement does not specify an exact budget range, but the volume of approximately 5,000 tons suggests a significant procurement value. Vendors will need to demonstrate their capability to supply high-quality boulders, provide timely delivery, and comply with the state's administrative and diversity requirements to be considered for the contract.