Redi-Mix Concrete

The City of Madison, Wisconsin, through its Purchasing Services Department, is seeking qualified concrete vendors to supply ready-mix concrete for the Water Utility and Engineering agencies. The Request for Quotation (RFQ 4814-0-2019-BO) solicits bids for various concrete formulations, including 6-bag and 9-bag cubic yard mixes, flowable fill, DOT A-FA SS, Wisconsin DOT Grade C, and multiple PSI ratings (5000, 4000, and 3000 PSI) with air entrainment. Based on 2017 usage data, the city requires approximately 124.75 cubic yards of 6-bag concrete, 47.25 cubic yards of 9-bag concrete, and smaller quantities of specialized mixes. The procurement aims to select multiple vendors to accommodate different project and job site locations. Evaluation criteria include cost, quality, workmanship, compatibility, standardization, warranty, delivery capability, past performance, and service reputation. The RFQ was released on April 15, 2019, with an initial submission deadline of April 29, 2019, at 2:00 PM CST, which was subsequently extended to May 13, 2019, at 2:00 PM through Addendum 1.

The City of Madison has implemented a local vendor preference policy that provides a scoring advantage to local suppliers registered as of the bid's due date. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, bidders must submit pricing on Form A for all concrete types and additional bid items, including calcium chloride (0.5% and 1% non-chloride), CC3, heated charges, and delivery charges. The procurement does not specify existing incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it detail any specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Bidders must comply with the City of Madison Standard Terms and Conditions, and quotes cannot be withdrawn for 90 days following the due date. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is deemed most advantageous to the City, with the option to establish alternate selection criteria as needed. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement suggests an annual concrete supply requirement based on the 2017 usage data for the Water Utility and Engineering agencies.