Provision of the #57 Stone

The Tohopekaliga Water Authority (Toho), the largest provider of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services in Osceola County, Florida, with service areas extending into Orange and Polk counties, is soliciting sealed bids for the supply and delivery of #57 stone on an as-needed basis for ground stabilization, erosion control, vegetation suppression, and general maintenance applications. The material must comply with ASTM C33 standards and be clean, durable, and free from organic matter, clay lumps, or deleterious substances, with an estimated annual usage of approximately 1,500 tons, though quantities are not guaranteed and typical orders range from 100-400 tons for field services and approximately 100 tons annually for maintenance. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience supplying similar aggregate materials sourced from a Florida Department of Transportation-approved mine and must provide a minimum of three professional references demonstrating similar services within the last two years. Pricing shall be submitted on a per-ton basis with all prices including material, loading, transportation, and delivery costs, with no fuel surcharges or additional fees permitted, and delivery must occur within five business days of order receipt to designated Toho locations in Kissimmee and Saint Cloud, Florida. The contract will have an initial three-year term running from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, with Toho reserving the right to renew for two additional one-year periods and unilaterally extend for up to ninety days. The question deadline is April 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and sealed bids are due by May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM through the Bonfire online portal at https://tohowater.bonfirehub.com; no pre-bid conference is scheduled.

The solicitation contains no stated set-aside designations or restrictions on types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Successful bidders must obtain and maintain appropriate business licenses, comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification requirements, provide comprehensive general liability and worker's compensation insurance with Toho named as an additional insured, and provide a one-year warranty on all materials while maintaining a documented quality control program. All materials are subject to inspection and acceptance upon delivery, with rejection at no cost to Toho if specifications are not met. Bid security is not applicable. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents.