IFB 159173 - Delivered Aggregate

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #159173 for delivered aggregate materials to be stockpiled at various locations throughout the Abingdon Residency of the Bristol District, specifically serving Washington County and Alexandria City. The procurement seeks qualified firms to furnish, deliver, and stockpile multiple types of crushed stone aggregate on an as-needed basis, including #8, #9, #10, #21B, and CR #26 stone. Bids are due by 10:00 AM EDT on October 15, 2024, with a virtual public bid opening at 11:00 AM EDT the same day. The contract will be a one-year term with no renewal options, and all delivered stone must conform to current VDOT Material Specifications found in Sections 202-209 of the 2020 Road and Bridge Specifications. Contractors must supply materials from a VDOT-pre-approved plant or quarry, and complete delivery must not exceed five business days after notification. The Commonwealth will make awards on a line item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with unit pricing to be quoted per short ton (2,000 lbs) and include transportation and delivery costs.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside requirements emphasizing small business participation, with a Commonwealth goal that 42% of purchases be made from small businesses. Bidders must either be certified as a small business by the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD) or submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan detailing how they will utilize certified small, women-owned, minority-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The procurement documents indicate two primary bidders: Appalachian Aggregates LLC and Bizzack Construction LLC, with the final bid tabulation showing their total bids as $883,937.45 and $177,100.00 respectively. A third bidder, E Dillon & Co, was identified as a small business with a bid of $278,291.75. The contract was ultimately split between Appalachian Aggregates LLC and Bizzack Construction LLC, with contract numbers 52345 and 52343 respectively, covering different line items of aggregate types. The contract period is scheduled from December 18, 2024, to December 17, 2025, with the total potential value across both contractors estimated at approximately $1,061,037.45.