Purchase of Road Base Material River Lakes

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking bids for the procurement of approximately 4,100 tons of road base material to refurbish roadways within the River Lakes Conservation Area, covering approximately 2.5 miles of roadway. Qualified suppliers must have a minimum of three years of relevant experience and demonstrated project history in road base material supply. The District will provide trucking services, with suppliers responsible only for supplying material accompanied by certified weight tickets. The road base material must comply with Florida Department of Transportation specifications, including a maximum moisture content of 15 percent, a minimum Limerock Bearing Ratio of 100, and specific gradation requirements. The solicitation timeline includes a final day for questions on January 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with bids due by 2:00 p.m. on February 2, 2026. Award evaluation will be based on the lowest total overall cost, calculated by combining the material cost and the District's delivery cost, which includes an average truck trip cost of $6.00 per mile. The District anticipates awarding the purchase order by mid-February 2026, with material hauling expected to commence around March 1, 2026, and all materials to be delivered by July 1, 2026.

The procurement opportunity is open to suppliers registered to do business in Florida, with requirements including current licenses, E-Verify registration, and workers' compensation insurance in accordance with state law. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation. The contract will be formalized through a purchase order serving as the agreement between the District and the awarded supplier, with invoicing to occur weekly or monthly based on actual quantities delivered and certified weight tickets. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the total estimated material quantity is 4,100 tons, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible supplier. The procurement is specific to Polk County, Florida, and is part of the River Lakes Conservation Area roadway refurbishment project. Suppliers will be evaluated on their ability to meet the technical specifications, provide competitive pricing, and demonstrate compliance with all required documentation and legal requirements.