IFB 159000 - Delivered Aggregate

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Bristol District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 159000 for delivered aggregate to be stockpiled at various locations throughout the Wytheville Residency, specifically serving Wise County. This procurement seeks qualified firms to furnish, deliver, and stockpile multiple types of aggregate materials on an as-needed basis, with materials required to be sourced from VDOT-approved plants or quarries and meeting specific technical specifications. The contract will be for a one-year period starting on a date determined at the time of award, with no renewal options specified. Bids are due by 10:00 AM EDT on July 26, 2024, with a virtual public bid opening scheduled for July 29, 2024. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including contact information, subcontractor plans, and detailed quarry source details. The pricing structure requires a firm unit price per "short ton" for delivered aggregate, and bidders must be registered with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

The procurement is explicitly set aside with award priority for Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD)-certified micro or small businesses, with a particular emphasis on women-owned, minority-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The solicitation includes a Small Business Subcontracting Plan mandating that over 42% of purchases be made from certified small business categories. The Notice of Intent to Award indicates five pending awardees: Appalachian Aggregates LLC, Cardinal Realty Virginia LLC, McCraw Trucking Inc., Rocky Gap Quarry LLC, and Salem Stone Corporation. While specific award value ranges are not disclosed, the contract will be executed on an as-needed basis for aggregate delivery throughout the Wytheville Residency of the Bristol District. Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with all specified technical requirements, provide necessary registration documentation, and meet the small business participation guidelines to be considered for contract award.