Crushed Caliche

Lubbock County, Texas has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 250704) for Crushed Caliche materials to support the Consolidated Road & Bridge department's infrastructure needs. The procurement seeks approximately 70,000 cubic yards of crushed caliche base material for road construction, with bids accepted through the Bonfire portal or via hard copy until Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. CDT. The contract will cover the period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with no renewal options. Vendors must provide caliche material meeting specific gradation and soil binder requirements, including precise sieve size percentages, liquid limit, plasticity index, and linear shrinkage specifications. The bid allows for three pricing options: county-loaded material, vendor-loaded county trucks, and vendor-delivered material, with mandatory vendor location within 10 miles of Lubbock County.

The procurement includes several important vendor restrictions and certifications. Bidders must complete multiple compliance documents, including a Certification Regarding Energy and Firearm Entities, Non-Collusive Bidding Certificate, and Lobbying Certification. The county offers a cooperative purchasing agreement, allowing other local governmental entities to potentially utilize the contract pricing. Certain exemptions apply for small businesses, including sole proprietorships, non-profit entities, companies with fewer than 10 full-time employees, or contracts valued under $100,000. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the anticipated material volume of 70,000 cubic yards suggests a substantial procurement opportunity. The county reserves the right to make multiple awards to accommodate various delivery sites, and pricing must remain firm for the entire twelve-month contract period. Materials will be ordered on an as-needed basis, with payment subject to the county's approved annual budget appropriations.