Crushed Aggregate- County Projects (2026)

Dane County, Wisconsin is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for crushed aggregate materials to support county highway projects in 2026. The procurement covers two specific projects: Project #61011-2400 on CTH G (Britt Valley Road to STH 92) and Project #69232-2300 on CTH CV (STH 19 to Vinburn Road), with materials required to be available by March 31, 2025. The County seeks vendors to stockpile crushed aggregate for pickup by the Dane County Highway Department, with deliverables including base aggregate dense materials in 3/4-inch and 1 1/4-inch sizes, select crushed material, and disposal services for clean fill, asphalt pavement, and concrete. Project #61011-2400 requires 2,000 tons of 3/4-inch aggregate, 12,000 tons of 1 1/4-inch aggregate, and 200 tons of select crushed material, along with 500 cubic yards of clean fill disposal and 100 cubic yards each of asphalt and concrete disposal. Project #69232-2300 requires 2,400 tons of 3/4-inch aggregate, 7,700 tons of 1 1/4-inch aggregate, 450 tons of 3-inch aggregate, and 1,000 cubic yards of clean fill disposal plus 100 cubic yards each of asphalt and concrete disposal. All materials must comply with Wisconsin Division of Highways Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 edition. The RFB was released on January 26, 2026, with a vendor question deadline of February 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., and a proposal submission deadline of February 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the County's eProcurement Portal. Award determination will consider base unit prices per ton combined with haul distance calculations at $0.42 per ton-mile from the bidder's stockpile location to project sites, with the County reserving the right to award on a per-item or total net bid basis.

Vendors must submit a 5% bid deposit as a certified check or bid bond and obtain necessary permits and licenses prior to work commencement. The awarded vendor must furnish a performance bond equal to 100% of the contracted amount per Wisconsin Statute 779.14 and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, Commercial/Business Automobile Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, Environmental Impairment Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation insurance at Wisconsin statutory limits. Local vendor purchasing preferences do not apply to this procurement for sand, gravel, salt, asphalt, and concrete. Vendors must identify quarry locations for all materials, providing quarry names, addresses, applicable project numbers, and contact information. The contract shall be effective on the date of purchase order or contract execution and run for one year, with liquidated damages of $100 per weekday assessed for delays after official notification to begin work. Payment will be made within thirty days of receipt of goods or services, provided materials have been delivered and accepted as specified. No incumbent vendors or budget range is specified in the solicitation documents.