Asphaltic Concrete Plant Pick-up Only

The State of Nebraska, specifically the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB), issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 6775 OF for Asphaltic Concrete Plant Pick-up Only, targeting the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) in Districts 4 and 6. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide asphaltic concrete with various mix types including SPR, SPRF, and SLX, with quantities ranging from 500 to 5,000 tons. The contract is structured for a one-year term with potential renewals for four additional one-year periods, focusing on plant pick-up only with no delivery services provided. Bids were due on May 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Evaluation criteria included pricing per ton, with no additional charges permitted for handling, fuel surcharges, packaging, or partial delivery costs. Vendors were required to quote pricing on a per-ton basis and might be asked to provide documentation justifying any proposed price increases during the contract term.

The ITB did not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. J.I.L. Asphalt Paving Co. was awarded the contract, with a total bid amount of $2,108,550.00 for the asphaltic concrete materials. Unit prices for the various asphalt mixes ranged from $76.65 to $88.50 per ton, with materials available for pickup between May 1 and July 1, 2023. The State reserved the right to contract for similar goods from other sources, indicating the contract is non-exclusive. The procurement documents did not provide detailed information about incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure requirements, or specific integration needs. The contract allows for one-day delivery and does not specify explicit payment terms beyond the per-ton pricing structure.