Crushed Stone & Gravel

Dane County, Wisconsin, through the County Highway & Transportation Department, is seeking bids for a comprehensive crushed stone and gravel procurement under Request for Bid #2023-RFB-014-PR. The solicitation covers multiple types of construction materials including 3/4" crushed stone, 1-1/2" crushed stone, breaker run, rip rap, lime chips, screenings, and related aggregate products. Vendors are required to provide detailed pricing for both loaded and unloaded materials per ton, with specific requirements to list quarry names, unit costs, and delivery methods. The bid was released on January 20, 2023, with a deadline for questions on February 3, 2023, and a final response deadline of February 24, 2023 at 2:00 pm. The contract term is one year from execution, with materials to be picked up at the vendor's quarry by Dane County. Evaluation criteria will include cost, vendor performance, service capability, and total long-term cost to the county, with the county reserving the right to award the bid on a per-item or total net bid basis.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the county encourages bidding of products with recycled content. Vendors must provide a Certificate of Insurance and comply with local vendor preferences, with noted exceptions for certain material types like sand, gravel, salt, asphalt, and concrete. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a significant annual procurement value for aggregate materials. The bid allows for flexibility in vendor selection, permitting awards on a per-item basis or total net bid, which indicates the county's intent to optimize cost-effectiveness and potentially work with multiple suppliers. Interested vendors will need to demonstrate technical capability to supply various stone and gravel materials, maintain consistent quality, and meet the county's logistical requirements for material pickup and delivery.