Gilsonite-based Emulsion Sealer & Rejuvenator

Uintah County, Utah is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB UC26-07) to procure gilsonite-based emulsion sealer and rejuvenator products for county road maintenance and restoration operations. The County seeks two distinct product categories: emulsion-based restorative sealer and rejuvenator (up to 150,000 gallons) and gilsonite-modified emulsion sealer (up to 200,000 gallons), with mandatory minimum specifications requiring a minimum gilsonite content of 20% for the restorative sealer and 10% for the modified emulsion, along with curing times not exceeding four hours. All materials must be accompanied by manufacturer-certified test reports and specifications, and the County reserves the right to conduct random sampling of submitted materials. Successful vendors must demonstrate the ability to deliver materials as requested throughout the project period and specify lead times from order to delivery, with pricing submitted on a firm, fixed unit-price basis per gallon for each product, with all costs included to meet IFB requirements and pricing remaining firm from April 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026. Sealed proposals must be received no later than 5:00 PM Mountain Time on March 20, 2026, and delivered to the Uintah County Clerk-Auditor at 147 E Main, Vernal, UT 84078, with public opening scheduled for March 25, 2026, during the Uintah County Commission Work Session. Materials must be available for delivery beginning upon award and continuing through December 2026, with a detailed week-by-week delivery schedule to be collaboratively developed by March 26, 2026.

The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types that can respond. Bidders must certify that full estimated quantities will be produced, secured, or allocated no later than April 1, 2026, and that product supply will not be interrupted due to allocation, production limits, or supplier shortages. The successful contractor may be required to maintain commercial general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, and professional liability insurance throughout the contract duration, with certificates of insurance required prior to commencement of work. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to terminate negotiations if a satisfactory agreement cannot be reached.