Portage County Bituminous Oil

Portage County, Wisconsin is seeking bids to establish a contract for the purchase and application of bituminous oil on county roads through Local Road Improvement (LRI) projects. The procurement targets multiple types of bituminous materials, with CRS-2 being the primary material at 336,000 gallons, alongside other variations including CRS-2P, HFRS-2, HFRS-2P, CSS-1, and CRS-2Pd Fog Seal. All materials must conform to Wisconsin Specification Section 455. The bid requires sealed submissions by 2:00 PM on April 23, 2019, with a public bid opening at the Portage County Purchasing office. Contractor qualifications include five years of experience in bituminous oil application, three professional references, and a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance. Evaluation criteria focus on the lowest and most advantageous unit price from responsive, responsible bidders meeting all specifications. The contract term runs from the date of award through December 31, 2019, with questions regarding the bid due by April 16, 2019.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must demonstrate specific capabilities, including maintaining at least three distributors capable of 3,500 to 6,000 gallons, possessing 6,000-gallon nurse tanks, and maintaining certified equipment. Bidders must provide an on-site foreman during operations and secure performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the project price. Material pickup will occur on an as-needed basis, and the County is exempt from federal excise and Wisconsin sales taxes under its CES number ES 43251. While the exact award value is not specified, the procurement involves a substantial volume of bituminous oil (336,000 gallons of CRS-2 plus additional material types), suggesting a significant potential contract value. Multiple bidders may be awarded the contract, providing flexibility in vendor selection and ensuring adequate supply for county road improvement projects.