Concrete, PEA rock and rock, purchase of, term contract

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB #26-051/KM) for the purchase of concrete, pea rock, and rock materials under a term contract. The procurement seeks firm, fixed pricing for ready-mix concrete in various PSI ratings (2,500 to 4,500 PSI), hi-early concrete, pea rock pump-mix concrete in multiple specifications, and loose pea rock and rock aggregates organized into eight lots. Materials are divided based on delivery requirements, with Lots 1-5 and 6 requiring delivery to countywide locations (excluding the Glades area) and Lots 7-8 designated for county pickup only. The estimated annual usage includes approximately 2,745 cubic yards of concrete, 100 cubic yards of pea rock pump-mix, 100 cubic yards of aggregate rock, and 375 tons of loose materials. The question deadline is June 9, 2026, with bid submissions due by June 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. local time. All materials must conform to current AASHTO standards and federal, state, and local laws, and bidders must provide evidence of Commercial General Liability Insurance ($500,000 minimum), Business Auto Liability Insurance ($500,000 minimum), and Workers' Compensation Insurance compliant with Florida statute, with Palm Beach County named as an additional insured. Deliveries must occur within two calendar days of receiving a delivery order, with delivery F.O.B. destination for Lots 1-5 and F.O.B. bidder's plant for Lots 6-7, and all unit prices must include shipping, freight, surcharges, labor, equipment, and delivery. The County will evaluate bids on a lot-by-lot basis and may make multiple awards.

The successful bidder will be awarded an initial contract term of twelve months with the option to renew for four additional twelve-month periods, subject to mutual written agreement and annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners. Small Business Development (SBD) program requirements have been waived for this solicitation, though subcontractor schedules must be submitted for compliance tracking if utilized. Local preference provisions apply, providing a 5% preference reduction to responsive, responsible local or Glades-area businesses if the lowest bidder is non-local. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor information has been identified in the solicitation documents. Optional pricing is requested for pump service, corrosion inhibitor, and waterproofing admixtures. The anticipated contract value is $607,000 over the initial twelve-month period, though Palm Beach County reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as necessary.