Liquid Bituminous Emulsion Material and Complete-in-Place Chip Seal Service

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued Solicitation 23PSX0102, an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Liquid Bituminous Emulsion Material and Complete-in-Place Chip Seal Service, targeting Hartford County and state agencies. The procurement seeks contractors to provide liquid bituminous emulsion material through multiple delivery methods, including pick-up, bulk delivery, and tack truck delivery, as well as complete in-place chip seal services. Contractors must be prepared to supply all necessary materials, tools, equipment, maintenance, repairs, fuel, operators, and labor for comprehensive road surface treatment. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate capability to perform work simultaneously across multiple Department of Transportation (DOT) sections if awarded multiple sections. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsible qualified respondent, assessing factors such as pricing, conformity to specifications, past performance, financial responsibility, and delivery terms. Key dates include a vendor question submission deadline of June 20, 2023, with answers posted on June 26, 2023, and a final bid response deadline of July 6, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT, with a public online bid opening and pricing to be made available within 24 hours after the submission deadline.

The contract includes a critical 5% set-aside for Connecticut Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) certified by the state's Supplier Diversity Program, specifically targeting businesses within the state's certification system. The procurement will replace the previous contract 18PSX0327 and will be mandatory for state agencies, with optional participation extended to political subdivisions, schools, and non-profit organizations. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, standard wage rates for service workers, and be subject to potential motor carrier administrative reviews if commercial vehicles are utilized. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates estimated quantities without a committed purchase commitment. Successful bidders will need to provide references, disclose any criminal convictions or OSHA violations, and certify compliance with various state contracting requirements, including provisions related to consulting agreements, campaign contributions, and non-discrimination standards.