Ready Mix Concrete

The City of Tucson is seeking to establish an annual requirements contract for Ready Mix Concrete through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 230114, issued by its Business Services Department. The procurement covers concrete delivery to various Tucson metropolitan locations, with options for pickup at the contractor's yard by City ready mix trucks. The contract will span one year, with potential renewals for four additional one-year periods. Concrete specifications require conformance with Pima County and City of Tucson Standard Specifications for Public Improvements, with concrete slump ranging from one to six inches. Contractors must demonstrate local maintenance facilities or third-party provider agreements, maintain sufficient inventory, and commit to replacing defective products within seven days. The bid was published on April 18, 2023, with a pre-bid conference held on April 26, 2023, and final bids due on May 17, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. local Arizona time. The solicitation includes seven line items for different concrete types and delivery methods, with estimated annual quantities between 50 and 250 cubic yards.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and compliance requirements, particularly related to HUD Section 3 guidelines. Contractors must meet workforce development benchmarks, with 25% of labor hours to be performed by Section 3 Workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 Workers. Business concerns can qualify for preference by being at least 51% owned by low-income residents, having 75% of labor hours performed by Section 3 Workers, or being owned by current public housing or Section 8 housing residents. Additional compliance requirements include living wage ordinances, non-discrimination policies, and specific insurance standards. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, contractors must submit detailed documentation on concrete mix proportions and standby charge policies. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, but the annual requirements contract structure suggests flexibility in potential contract value based on actual concrete needs. Non-compliance with requirements could result in sanctions, including contract termination, debarment, or exclusion from future HUD-assisted contracts.