FW - "BID" - Aggregate - Surge/DOT#4 - FWFTA

Fayette County, Alabama, through the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), is soliciting competitive bids for the purchase and delivery of #4 DOT Aggregate and Surgestone materials to the Forever Wild Trail Area located at 1132 County Road 73, Greensboro, Alabama 36744. This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) procurement managed through the Alabamabuys supplier portal, with the bid submission deadline of May 27, 2026. Bidders must submit responses through the portal by selecting the desired sourcing project and completing all required tabs with bid amounts, and the deadline for submitting questions is May 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The specifications documents establish technical requirements for material composition, gradation, durability standards, and contamination limits in accordance with industry standards such as those from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) or the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). All materials must be accompanied by proper certification and test results validating compliance with stated specifications prior to award and delivery. Award will be made on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with all quoted prices remaining firm through the delivery timeframe specified in the solicitation. Delivery must occur on the dates and to the locations listed in the specifications, with any delays requiring written approval from the ordering agency, and vendors must furnish any additional requested information within five business days of receipt.

The standard boilerplate terms and conditions applicable to this procurement require that suppliers register in the Alabamabuys portal and comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, including E-Verify enrollment verification prior to award if employing workers in Alabama. Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State's Office before transacting business in the state, and all suppliers must certify non-involvement in economic boycotts as defined by Alabama law. Bid responses must be submitted in hard copy format with handwritten signatures in ink unless otherwise specified, with unit prices governing regardless of extended amounts. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax per Section 40-23-4(a)(11) of the Code of Alabama 1975, and suppliers must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost. The State reserves the right to cancel contracts with seventy-two hours' written notice or immediately for threats to public health, safety, or welfare, and an "Intent to Award" period of five calendar days precedes final award, provided no protests are filed. The procurement documents do not identify a specific budget range or award value; pricing is to be determined through the competitive bid process based on quantities specified in the bid package documentation.