Road Construction Materials

The City of Bradenton in Manatee County, Florida, is seeking bids for a road construction materials contract through Invitation to Bid (IFB) #25-20MK. The procurement aims to establish a one-year contract with four potential one-year renewal options for supplying various road construction materials to the Public Works and Utilities Department. Specific materials include fill dirt, ready mix concrete, sand, shell, shell/rock, rock, and rip rap, with estimated quantities ranging from 150 to 33,000 tons. Bidders must provide detailed unit costs for materials measured in tons or cubic yards, with concrete strengths ranging from 1 to 5000 psi and options for additives like fibermesh. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate experience providing road construction materials within the past seven years and submit references with their proposal. The bid was released on June 12, 2025, with electronic responses due by July 7, 2025, at 2:30 pm through the OpenGov procurement portal. Delivery requirements specify materials will be delivered between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The City of Bradenton reserves the right to test materials, reject non-conforming materials, and adjust quantities as needed. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the contract allows for flexibility in material procurement and pricing. The city will evaluate proposals based on comprehensive pricing schedules, vendor experience, and material quality. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the wide variety of material types and substantial quantity ranges suggest a potentially significant contract value. The four potential one-year renewal options indicate the city's intention to establish a long-term relationship with a reliable road construction materials supplier. Vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing, demonstrate technical capability, and maintain consistent quality across various material types and concrete specifications.