Redi-Mix Concrete

The City of Madison, Wisconsin, through its Finance Department's Purchasing Services, is soliciting quotations (RFQ #4723-0-2018-BO) for redi-mix concrete supply services on behalf of the Water Utility and Engineering department. The procurement seeks pricing for multiple concrete types including 6-bag, 9-bag, flowable fill, and specialty mixes such as DOT A-FA SS, WI DOT Grade C, and concrete with 5000, 4000, and 3000 PSI ratings with air entrainment. Bidders are required to provide unit pricing for concrete varieties, with anticipated usage volumes ranging from 1.00 to 124.75 cubic yards based on 2017 data. Additional service pricing is required for calcium chloride additives (0.5% and 1%), heated charges, and delivery fees. The RFQ was released on March 29, 2018, with quotations due by April 12, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST, which can be submitted via email, mail, or fax. The City will award the contract to the most advantageous bidder, evaluating criteria including cost, quality, warranty, delivery capability, past performance, and service reputation.

The solicitation allows for multiple vendors to be selected to accommodate different pickup locations, with two vendors ultimately awarded: E.C. Voit & Sons Inc and Jones Concrete Products. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the City has adopted a local vendor preference purchasing policy that provides a scoring advantage to local registered suppliers. Pricing varied between vendors, with E.C. Voit & Sons Inc quoting $140.00 per cubic yard for 6-bag concrete and $152.00 for 9-bag concrete, while Jones Concrete Products quoted $137.00 and $161.00 respectively. Delivery charges were tiered, ranging from $150.00 for orders under 4 yards to $50.00 for 3+ yard orders. Additional fees included a $5.00 fuel surcharge per yard from E.C. Voit & Sons Inc and variable additives pricing from Jones Concrete Products. Although specific total contract value was not disclosed, the procurement suggests a substantial annual concrete supply requirement for municipal infrastructure and construction projects.