Pug Mill Aggregate Texas County

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southeast District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605SE18001502) for Pug Mill Aggregate to be supplied or delivered to their maintenance lot in Texas County. The solicitation requests pricing for 15,000 tons of limestone aggregate that must meet specific gradation requirements outlined in Section 1004 of the 2017 Missouri Standard Specification for Highway Construction. Vendors must provide material that meets strict specifications, including gradation requirements and moisture content limitations of no more than 2.0% of dry weight. The bid period runs from January 10, 2018, to January 22, 2018, with a contract completion date of April 30, 2018. Delivery requirements include a minimum of 500 tons per day, with no deliveries permitted from 30 minutes before sundown to sunrise or on weekends and holidays without specific authorization. Material must be inspected at the plant before deliveries begin, and vendors can submit pricing for either plant pickup or delivery to the Houston Maintenance Facility, but not both options. Bids must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies, with liquidated damages of $250 per day assessed for late deliveries.

The solicitation encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses, with goals of 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation. All bidders must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system and provide documentation of enrollment in federal work authorization programs like E-Verify. MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease the contract quantities by up to 40% prior to award. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specified requirements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the estimated contract value is based on the 15,000 tons of aggregate material. Vendors must comply with Missouri statutes regarding employment of unauthorized aliens and provide all necessary documentation. The solicitation includes provisions for fuel price adjustments and requires all pricing to include packing, handling, and shipping charges, delivered FOB destination with freight prepaid and allowed.