IFB 159146 - Delivered Aggregate

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 159146 for delivered aggregate to the Wytheville Residency of the Bristol District. The procurement seeks qualified firms to furnish, deliver, and stockpile various types of aggregate on an as-needed basis at multiple locations within the Wytheville Residency. Bidders must submit firm unit prices per short ton (2,000 lbs.), with pricing inclusive of transportation and delivery to specified sites. The contract period will run from the date of award through August 18, 2025, with no renewal options. Bid submissions are due by 10:00 AM EDT on September 17, 2024, with a virtual public bid opening scheduled for 2:00 PM on the same day. VDOT will award the contract on a grand total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All delivered stone must conform to VDOT's material specifications and be sourced from a pre-approved plant or quarry.

The solicitation includes significant set-aside provisions for small businesses, specifically targeting DSBSD-certified small, micro, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses. Bidders not certified as a small business must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan detailing how they will utilize DSBSD-certified businesses for a minimum of 42% of the contract value. The Notice of Award indicates that Cardinal Realty Virginia LLC was selected as the successful bidder, with a total bid of $38,145 for 1,500 units of STONE NO. 8 at $25.43 per unit. Other bidders included Appalachian Aggregates LLC and Adam Seth Inc. (a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise). Contractors must provide their State Corporation Commission (SCC) registration information and designate primary, secondary, and after-hours contacts. Payment terms stipulate that the Commonwealth will remit payment within 30 days of receiving a valid invoice, with the reserve right to terminate the contract if the contractor fails to provide quality goods or services.