25", 1.0", and 1.5" Washed Crushed Chip Rock Contract

The State of Nebraska, through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB), is procuring a commodity contract (ITB Number 6751 OF) to provide .25", 1.0", and 1.5" Crushed Chip Rock for the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). The contract will cover 26 delivery locations across NDOT Districts 1, 2, and 6, with specific requirements for washed and crusher run rock types. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply rock products meeting precise gradation and durability specifications, including specific testing and acceptance criteria outlined in the Section 1033 Aggregates document. The bid submission deadline was February 17, 2023, with the bid opening conducted via Zoom on February 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The contract will have an initial term of one year with options to renew for two additional three-month periods upon mutual agreement. Evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing to be considered a public record in the State of Nebraska.

The solicitation did not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting vendor participation. The Intent to Award Letter indicates that four vendors were selected: Armstrong Rentals LLC, Jeffres Sand and Gravel Inc, Westover Rock & Sand, Inc., and NSG Logistics, LLC dba Nebraska Salt and Grain. While no incumbent information was explicitly provided, the bid tab reveals unit pricing ranging from $23.75 to $84.00 per ton depending on product type and delivery location. The total estimated usage is approximately 10,120 tons across the various districts and locations. The contract includes Net 30 day payment terms, and the State reserves the right to contract for similar goods from alternative sources. Funding for the contract will come from the State of Nebraska's budget, though specific funding amounts were not disclosed in the procurement documents.