Crushed Stone & Gravel (2024)

Dane County, Wisconsin is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB #2024-RFB-007-PR) for Crushed Stone & Gravel for its Highway & Transportation Department and Department of Waste and Renewables for the 2024 calendar year. The procurement seeks vendors to provide various materials including crushed stone, gravel, clay, fine-grained soil, and other construction materials, with pricing established per ton for loaded and unloaded materials. Bid documents were released on January 16, 2024, with vendor questions due by January 30, 2024, and final bid responses required by February 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm. The contract will be effective for one year from the date of purchase order or contract execution, with materials to be picked up at the vendor's quarry. Evaluation criteria will include cost, vendor performance, service reputation, and proximity to project sites to minimize hauling expenses. Vendors must provide detailed information about quarry locations, insurance, and demonstrate compliance with fair labor practices and local content regulations.

The solicitation allows for multiple bid submissions and includes provisions for cooperative purchasing with municipalities and state agencies. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid does indicate a preference for local vendors. The county reserves the right to award the bid on a per-item basis or on total net bid, suggesting flexibility in contract allocation. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive pricing table covering extensive material categories indicates a potentially significant procurement value. Vendors will be required to submit comprehensive documentation including quarry details, insurance certificates, and compliance statements. The procurement strategy appears designed to establish a flexible, comprehensive supply arrangement for various construction and waste management materials across Dane County's infrastructure projects.