Crushed stone & gravel

Winnebago County, Wisconsin is seeking a blanket purchase agreement for crushed stone, gravel, and related construction materials through a Request for Quotation (RFQ-033-2025) issued by the County Highway Department. The procurement aims to establish a comprehensive supply contract for 21 different material types including stone chips, dense base, shot rock, clear stone, various sand grades, pea stone, rip-rap, lime, crushed asphalt millings, and granular backfill. Vendors must provide both delivered and plant-loaded unit prices per ton for materials ranging from 5/16" to 6" specifications, with bids due electronically on April 8, 2025 at 3:00 pm Central Time. The contract will cover the period from March 1st of the current year through February 28th of the following year, with potential price adjustments supported by manufacturer documentation. Evaluation criteria will include equipment quality, material suitability, and potential facility inspections, with the county reserving the right to award the contract to multiple vendors to ensure comprehensive coverage. All questions and clarifications must be submitted by March 28, 2025 at 3:00 pm through the county's OpenGov Procurement portal. The Highway Department anticipates spending approximately $300,000 annually on these materials, with additional county departments expecting to spend around $75,000.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered to do business in the State of Wisconsin and understand that the county is tax-exempt under Wisconsin Statute 77.54 (9a). The contract allows for materials to be picked up at the vendor's plant or delivered to one of five specified locations in Oshkosh, with delivery requirements including plant availability from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday-Friday and the ability to deliver materials within five business days of order receipt. Payment terms include a 30-day window after inspection and acceptance, with invoices requiring the printed name, signature, and department name of authorized receiving personnel. The contract includes provisions for potential one-year extensions by mutual consent and is structured as an as-needed purchasing agreement with no guaranteed minimum quantity. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the county will evaluate potential suppliers based on their ability to meet the comprehensive material specifications and logistical requirements outlined in the solicitation.