Liquid Asphalt (2024)

Dane County, Wisconsin, through its Highway & Transportation Department, is soliciting bids for a liquid asphalt procurement for surface treatment and sealcoat projects in 2024. The Request for Bid (RFB) seeks vendors to provide approximately 210,000 gallons of liquid asphalt, specifically requesting four types: CRS-2, CRS-2P, HFRS-2, and HFRS-2P. Vendors must meet rigorous technical requirements, including polymer-modified base asphalt production and compliance with AASHTO M-316 standards. The bid mandates that suppliers provide an insulated 6,000-gallon transport tank trailer and be prepared for potential aggregate testing. Key procurement dates include a vendor question submission deadline of January 30, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of February 13, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with electronic submissions required through the county's eProcurement Portal. Bid evaluations will be comprehensive, considering lowest price, vendor performance, service reputation, and potentially applying local vendor preferences for Dane County, regional, and Wisconsin-made goods.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Deliveries will be made to various locations within Dane County, with bid pricing expected to include all delivery costs. The contract is structured to be effective through November 30, 2024, providing flexibility for multiple surface treatment projects throughout the year. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the substantial volume of approximately 210,000 gallons suggests a significant procurement investment. The bid allows for potential supplier-applied emulsified asphalt and includes provisions for comprehensive vendor assessment beyond simple price considerations. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements, with a potential preference for local and state-based suppliers.