IFB 159471 - delivered stone - augusta CO ahqs

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Staunton District has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #159471 for delivered stone and aggregate materials to Area Headquarters throughout Augusta County's Harrisonburg Residency. The procurement seeks a contractor to furnish, deliver, and stockpile various types of aggregate on an as-needed basis, with materials required to conform to VDOT's 2020 Road and Bridge Specifications (Sections 202-209). Bids are due by 9:00 AM EST on February 6, 2025, with a virtual public bid opening scheduled for 9:30 AM EST the same day, and no pre-bid conference will be held. The contract will be awarded on a line-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with unit pricing to be provided per short ton (2,000 lbs) and include all transport and delivery costs. Contractors must source materials from VDOT-pre-approved plants/quarries and maintain adequate stock for prompt delivery, with orders to be fulfilled within five business days and deliveries completed between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The contract term is for one year (12 months) from the date of award, with no renewal options.

The Commonwealth of Virginia has established a goal that 42% of purchases be made from small businesses, and bidders must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan if not certified as a small business by the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD). Bidders who are not DSBSD-certified must identify portions of work to be subcontracted to certified small businesses, including women-owned, minority-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The solicitation requires detailed subcontractor information, including certification numbers, contact information, and percentage of work to be performed, with all subcontractors requiring prior written VDOT approval. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract appears to be for ongoing, as-needed stone and aggregate delivery services. The procurement emphasizes flexibility in ordering, with deliveries to be made on an as-needed basis, suggesting potential variability in total contract value depending on VDOT's specific requirements throughout the contract period. All subcontractors must be pre-approved, and the primary contractor remains fully liable for all subcontracted work.