Liquid Asphalt

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a liquid asphalt term contract covering all fourteen state divisions, with Jackson County specifically included in the solicitation. The procurement seeks to establish a three-year agency-specific contract beginning July 1, 2025, with vendors supplying various liquid asphalt products including CRS-2, CRS-2P, CRS-2L, PG64-22, CRS-1, and CRS-1H. Estimated product quantities range from 4,286 to 551,000 gallons per county/division, with specific delivery requirements including maintaining product temperature between 130-160 degrees Fahrenheit. Bids are due on April 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a public bid opening conducted via Microsoft Teams conference call. Vendor evaluation will focus on pricing based on terminal prices per gallon or ton, with provisions for monthly price adjustments corresponding to asphalt binder price fluctuations. Vendors must demonstrate capability to deliver products to specified locations, provide necessary pumping equipment, and maintain approved asphalt terminals.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program participation, encouraging minority and diverse contractor engagement. Vendors must complete mandatory attachments including financial certification, location of workers documentation, and HUB participation forms. Significant compliance provisions outline liquidated damages for late or non-conforming deliveries, with potential pay reductions ranging from 10% to 100% for materials failing specified elastic recovery tests. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive multi-division contract suggests substantial potential contract value. The procurement process emphasizes not just price, but also vendor capability, product quality, and adherence to state diversity and performance standards. Vendors must demonstrate technical competence, operational readiness, and commitment to meeting stringent delivery and quality specifications across multiple North Carolina transportation divisions.