Concrete for Public Access North 156989Bid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Public Access North program seeking concrete with fiber for rehabilitation projects at six public access sites in Wayne County. The procurement requires delivery of 90 total yards of concrete across six distinct locations: Bluewater Public Access Site (20 yards), Maumee Public Access Site (20 yards), Skinner Lake Public Access Site (10 yards), Clear Lake Public Access Site (10 yards), Dewart Lake Public Access Site (10 yards), and Cass Lake Public Access Site (20 yards). All concrete must include fiber reinforcement, and quoted prices must be provided on an F.O.B. destination basis, incorporating environmental fees and all fuel surcharges for delivery to each individual site. Unit prices must be entered with extended totals showing the complete proposal cost. Bidders must submit responses via email to asimonton@dnr.in.gov, by fax to (317) 972-3275, or by mail to Amber Simonton at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources by May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by April 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM to allow for processing. Quoted prices must remain valid for thirty calendar days following the response due date, and a binding agreement will be created only upon issuance of a Purchase Order.

This solicitation includes mandatory set-asides for Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBE) with participation goals of 8% minority and 11% women participation, as well as a 3% goal for Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprises. Bidders may claim various purchasing preferences including U.S. Manufactured Product, Indiana Business, Indiana Manufactured, recycled content, and small business designations, provided appropriate documentation is submitted. Standard State of Indiana terms and conditions apply, requiring compliance with drug-free workplace requirements, nondiscrimination provisions, employment eligibility verification, and ethics obligations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the total procurement involves 90 yards of concrete delivery across six separate sites, suggesting a moderate-value contract dependent on quoted unit pricing and delivery costs.