RFB # 2025-005 invitation to bid for rock and gravel

Fisher County, Texas has issued Request for Bid (RFB) #2025-005 seeking rock and gravel materials for use across county Road & Bridge Precincts. The procurement solicits vendors to supply various rock and gravel materials with specific gradation requirements, with strict material specifications for standard and filter blanket materials. The bid submission deadline is Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM, with public bid opening scheduled for 3:15 PM in the Purchasing Agent's Office. The contract will be effective for one full year from the date of acceptance by the County Commissioners Court, with rock purchases based on lowest available pricing. Evaluation criteria will consider factors including pickup and delivery locations, direct and indirect costs, transportation expenses, maintenance requirements, reliability, life cycle considerations, warranties, and customer service quality. Bidders must provide comprehensive references and complete various verification forms related to state government code compliance.

The procurement appears open to multiple vendors, with the county reserving the right to award contracts to one or more bidders through a cooperative purchasing approach that could potentially allow participation by other governmental entities. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with conflict of interest and ethical standards, and will be required to defend and indemnify Fisher County against potential claims or damages. The county maintains tax-exempt status for state sales and federal excise taxes. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, bidders will need to complete extensive verification documentation and meet rigorous material specification standards. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement suggests an ongoing annual requirement for rock and gravel materials across multiple county precincts. Successful vendors will need to demonstrate technical capability to meet precise material gradation specifications and provide reliable supply chain management for road and bridge infrastructure materials.