IFB #26-01, Roadway & Sidewalk Materials, Ready Mix Concrete, City of Annapolis, Maryland

The City of Annapolis, located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, is seeking sealed bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #26-01, which solicits ready mix Portland cement concrete for roadway and sidewalk materials. The procurement targets four specific concrete types: Type I ASTM A820, Type I ASTM A820M, Type II ASTM A820, and Type II ASTM A820M, all meeting 3500 psi specifications per Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration 2023 Standard Specifications. The concrete will support infrastructure maintenance across approximately 275 miles of city sidewalks, including pothole repairs, sinkhole maintenance, utility cut restoration, and sidewalk repairs. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. local time on Friday, November 21, 2025, and can be submitted via email to bids@annapolis.gov or hand-delivered to the Central Purchasing Office at 25 Shaw Street. The resulting contract will commence upon execution and expire six years later, with potential extensions of up to two additional two-year terms. Bidders must meet strict delivery requirements, including equipment cleanliness verification, advance delivery notifications, and compliance with OSHA and DOT standards.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Suppliers must provide notarized Non-Collusion Certificates, Affidavits of Qualification, and demonstrate Maryland business registration. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Business Automobile Liability ($2,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation per Maryland statutory requirements. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the bid allows for multiple contract awards based on responsive and responsible pricing and best value determination. Pricing will be firm for the first year, with subsequent annual adjustments limited to Consumer Price Index percentages. Delivery expectations include routine deliveries within 48 hours and emergency deliveries within 24 hours, with work hours spanning 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The City reserves the right to conduct post-award site visits to supplier quarry and batch plant facilities to ensure compliance and quality.