Liquid Asphaltic Materials

The State of Nebraska, through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB), is soliciting bids for a commodity contract to provide liquid asphaltic materials across eight districts statewide. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply various types of liquid asphaltic materials, including CRS-2P, CSS-1H (in 50/50 and 75/25 blends), HFE-300, HFE-150, HFE-1000, and MC-250, with estimated quantities ranging from 19 to 5,471.17 tons per district. Vendors must deliver materials within 18 hours of order receipt, Monday through Friday, using truck transports capable of carrying approximately 5,800-6,000 gallons per load. Suppliers are required to have an approved Quality Control Program and maintain certification with the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) for 2025. The contract will run from execution through November 30, 2025, with no renewal options, and bids are due March 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time via electronic submission through ShareFile. Vendors will be evaluated based on compliance with specifications, with pay factors ranging from 0.40 to 1.00 depending on test results, and late deliveries will incur liquidated damages of $400 per hour, with non-delivery (over 2 hours late) assessed at $1,200.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The contract is non-exclusive, with the state reserving the right to contract with other sources. Pricing will be determined through a per-ton delivered pricing structure (FOB Destination), including plant pick-up pricing for 20 different material types across all eight districts. The estimated annual usage quantities are not guaranteed minimums or maximums but serve as reference points for bidding. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed cost sheet provides comprehensive pricing mechanisms, including line items for returned load fees (price per mile) and demurrage charges (price per hour). Vendors must submit questions by February 12, 2025, with answers posted by February 19, 2025. The comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant opportunity for suppliers of liquid asphaltic materials to provide services to the State of Nebraska's transportation infrastructure needs.