Road Materials FY2027

Aransas County, Texas is requesting bids for road materials for fiscal year 2027 under IFB #2026-1003, with sealed bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Aransas County Auditor's Office. Bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to involve minority and women-owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE) and submit documentation before award consideration.

The scope includes dry Portland cement (200 tons), Type PB Grade 4S cover stone (5,000 tons), flexible base materials (8,000 tons combined), crushed concrete (5,000 tons combined), CRS-2 asphalt (150,000 gallons), cold mix asphalt (300 tons), and reinforced concrete and HDPE pipes in 15", 18", and 24" diameters. All materials must comply with the 2004 Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets and Bridges. Delivery to 1931 FM 2165 in Rockport, Texas is required; alternatively, the county may pick up materials at vendor locations. All delivery charges must be included in quoted prices, and tax must not be included.

The contract term runs January 1 through December 31, 2027. Payment follows the Texas Prompt Payment Act with net 30 terms after receipt of materials or invoices, whichever is later. Aransas County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total cost or the bid deemed most advantageous while meeting specification requirements.

Written questions and clarifications are due October 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with responses distributed by October 21, 2026. Bid opening and public reading occur October 27, 2026; award presentation to Commissioners Court is scheduled for November 9, 2026. Bidders must submit one original, two copies, and one digital copy on USB flash drive. All bidders must certify non-debarment status, execute non-collusion affidavits and W-9 forms, file Form 1295 Disclosure of Interested Party documentation, and complete conflict of interest questionnaires.