Pueblo Water - CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATES - PICKED UP 2024

Pueblo Water is seeking bids for an annual contract to supply construction aggregates for its Transmission, Distribution & Engineering departments through Invitation to Bid ITB-24-062. The procurement specifically requires unit pricing for three aggregate types: bedding sand (500 tons), Class 6 (3/4") road base (4,000 tons), and concrete sand/gravel mix (50 tons). The contract period will run from September 20, 2024 through September 19, 2025, with potential extensions for up to three additional one-year terms contingent upon satisfactory performance and reasonable price adjustments. Proposals are due by 1:30 PM MST on September 9, 2024, with a public bid opening to be conducted via conference call. Bidders must provide unit prices for material pickup at Pueblo Water's warehouse located at 707 W. Third Street in Pueblo, Colorado, and are required to specify truck sizes and delivery availability. Evaluation criteria will include considerations such as equipment availability, delivery time, ability to sustain multiple work sites, and past performance. The bid will be awarded on an all-or-none basis, with Pueblo Water reserving the right to reject any and all submissions.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Deliveries by belly dump vehicles are expressly prohibited, and bidders must demonstrate their capability to meet the specified material requirements. Payment terms are net 30, with options for electronic or hardcopy invoicing, and acceptance of procurement card (P-Card) and check/ACH payment methods. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the estimated quantities are based on past procurement records, though actual order volumes are not guaranteed. The contract will be administered by the Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado, with final approval for contract extensions resting with the Pueblo Water Executive Director. Interested vendors should carefully review the full bid document to ensure complete understanding of requirements, specifications, and potential constraints on material supply and delivery.