The City of Lake Charles, Louisiana is seeking qualified vendors to supply Roadbase Limestone Aggregate for the Public Works Department through Bid No. 2026-01. The procurement is for approximately two thousand (2,000) tons of aggregate materials annually, with an average delivery of two hundred (200) tons per delivery. The bid includes multiple aggregate categories for pricing: Gray 610 Roadbase, Gray 57 Roadbase, White/Off-White 610 Roadbase, White/Off-White 57 Roadbase, and Recycled Limestone (DOT Certified). Vendors must provide net prices for both delivered and picked-up quantities and submit a certification document from a qualified laboratory demonstrating compliance with ASTM 610 and ASTM 57 Roadbase aggregate requirements and Louisiana Department of Transportation specifications. The bid submission deadline is September 16, 2025, at 2:45 PM, with bid opening scheduled for 3:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The contract term is six months, with potential renewal options for three additional six-month periods upon mutual agreement. Award criteria will include compliance with minimum specifications, lowest cost, service promptness, and firm delivery date. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the bid documentation. The City will select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the evaluation criteria outlined. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the bid suggests a standard procurement process for ongoing aggregate supply. The estimated annual usage of two thousand tons indicates a potentially significant contract value, though exact budget ranges were not specified in the documentation. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability through laboratory certification and meet specific aggregate material standards. The procurement appears designed to establish a reliable, cost-effective supply of roadbase limestone aggregate for the City of Lake Charles Public Works Department, with flexibility for potential contract extensions based on performance and mutual agreement.
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