RFQ - Liquid Asphalt Emulsion Fog Seal Supply, Delivery, Distribution and Application

The Linn County Road Department is conducting a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for liquid asphalt emulsion fog seal supply, delivery, distribution, and application across approximately 17.6 miles of roadway and the Albany Maintenance District facility. The procurement seeks approximately 143 tons of CQS-1h dilute liquid asphalt emulsion and 6,825 gallons of polymer-modified fog seal, with specific application requirements including 0.12-0.13 gallons per square yard for chip seals and 0.32 gallons per square yard for the maintenance yard. Contractors must provide specialized equipment including tandem axle distributor trucks with a minimum 3,800-gallon capacity and computer rate control distributor bars. The project requires contractors to carry general liability insurance of $1,710,000 and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000. Quotes are due on February 12th, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. PST, with work scheduled for August 7-9, 2025, and the contract period extending through October 31, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Two contractors submitted quotes for this opportunity: Sierra Santa Fe Corp. with a total bid of $389,047.77 and CR Contracting with a total bid of $312,405.75, compared to the county's own estimate of $298,418.75. The project requires contractors to submit certified payroll statements and have public works bonds filed with the Construction Contractors Board. Pricing structure includes unit pricing for liquid asphalt materials and lump sum pricing for mobilization, traffic control, surface preparation, and pavement marking. The project covers jurisdictions including Lake County and Albany City, with potential award value ranging between $300,000 and $390,000 based on the submitted bids. Contractors must demonstrate technical capability to apply specialized road surface treatments using precise application techniques and equipment.