Expanded Shale

The State of Nebraska, specifically the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Materiel Division's State Purchasing Bureau (SPB), is soliciting bids for a commodity contract to procure Expanded Shale for the Nebraska Department of Transportation. The procurement requires approximately 81,375 cubic yards of expanded shale across seven districts, with three specific material sizes: 3/4" x #8, 1/4" x 1/8", and 3/4" x 3/8". Vendors must provide certified weight tickets for each load and meet stringent material specifications outlined in the Nebraska Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. The bid responses are due on February 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with a bid opening conducted via Webex. Pricing must be submitted as a unit price per cubic yard, firm for 180 days from the award date, and include all transportation and delivery charges F.O.B. destination. Deliveries are expected within 14-21 business days after order receipt, with delivery beyond 22 business days potentially affecting award consideration. Performance testing will be conducted in 200-ton increments to ensure compliance with specifications.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contract term is one year from execution, with the state reserving the right to extend the period when mutually agreeable. The procurement is not an exclusive contract, as the State maintains the right to contract for similar goods from other sources. Potential order quantities vary by district, with District 4 requiring the largest volume at 28,710 cubic yards and District 3 the smallest at 2,000 cubic yards. The cost sheet also includes provisions for optional additional locations across eight districts, allowing potential supplemental orders of 500 cubic yards per location for alternative expanded shale sizes. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors will be required to provide comprehensive pricing that includes all delivery and material specification compliance costs. The state will evaluate bids based on meeting technical specifications, delivery capabilities, and competitive pricing.