FY27 Liquid Asphalt Material

Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is requesting sealed bids for liquid asphalt material under ITB for fiscal year 2027, with bids due July 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time via ACHD's eProcurement Portal and public opening via Zoom. Questions are due July 22, 2026 by 4:30 p.m., with responses provided by July 23.

ACHD seeks six types of emulsified asphalt products: CSS-1 cationic emulsion (50 tons), LMCRS-2H cationic emulsion (9,000 tons total, split between delivery and pickup), HFE-150 anionic emulsion (400 tons total, split delivery/pickup), CVRS-2P cationic emulsion (400 tons total, split delivery/pickup), Quickset fog seal (2,000 tons), and tanker standby time with operator after four hours (50 hours). All materials must meet 2017 ISPWC specifications with detailed temperature, break-and-set-time, and performance requirements for chip seal applications. Suppliers of LMCRS-2H, CVRS-2P, and Quickset fog seal must provide one-time test-strip material at no additional cost. Delivered materials require vendors to furnish up to five 6,000-gallon tankers with 24-hour notice; liquidated damages of $1,000 per tanker per day apply if the requested number is unavailable.

The contract runs through September 30, 2027, with delivery required within 60 calendar days of purchase order. All materials are F.O.B. Boise. Bidders must submit unit costs for each line item. The award will go to the lowest responsive qualified bidder. Bid security of 10 percent of total bid is required as certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond by a surety authorized in Idaho. Upon award, the successful bidder may be required to furnish supply, material, payment, and performance bonds each equal to 100 percent of contract value. Payment is net 30 days upon delivery of conforming materials. Vendors must carry comprehensive general liability insurance, motor vehicle insurance, and workers compensation insurance with certificates provided within 20 calendar days of execution. The contract may be extended within 180 days of award.