CCA Rock Purchase

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) DNR 25-31 for a rock purchase contract in Skamania County, seeking a vendor to manufacture and provide 11,000 tons of 1 1/4 Inch Minus crushed rock. The procurement requires the selected vendor to supply rock that will be picked up by DNR agency or contractor dump trucks, with rock gradation requirements serving as a key evaluation criterion. The solicitation was posted on March 13, 2025, with proposals due on April 4, 2025, and a tentative performance period from April 22, 2025, to June 30, 2025. DNR reserves the right to extend the contract for up to one additional year. Bidders must be licensed to do business in Washington State and provide a detailed cost proposal in dollars per ton. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation criteria including rock specification compliance, references, and overall cost. Vendors must complete various certifications regarding business status and wage law compliance.

The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and diverse businesses, though no minimum participation requirements are specified. Bidders will need to provide documentation of their business status and demonstrate the ability to meet the rock specification requirements. The contract will be funded through state dollars, with the total contract value determined by the per-ton pricing and total tonnage of rock purchased. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement appears to be structured to support local and diverse business participation. Potential bidders should carefully review the full IFB document to understand all requirements, including technical specifications, delivery expectations, and mandatory certifications. The contract offers an opportunity for rock suppliers in the Skamania County area to provide crushed rock to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, with the potential for a contract term of up to two years depending on DNR's discretion and performance.