Sand for Winter Operations

The City of Waterbury Department of Public Works is requesting bids for sand for winter operations under ITB 8911, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 11:30 a.m., and questions due August 21 at 2:00 p.m.

The sand must be clean, hard, durable, uncoated particles of quartz or other rock, free from clay, soft or flaky material, and loam or other detrimental substances, with brown or light beige color only; no gray material is acceptable. Sand must comply with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Method T-11 for material finer than the #200 sieve, with no more than 5 percent finer material, and specified gradation requirements across multiple sieve sizes. Bidders must identify the state and street address of the sand source.

The City solicits two delivery options: sand delivered per shipment notification and purchase order, or sand picked up and loaded by the winning bidder per purchase order. Pricing shall be submitted on a per-ton basis for both options. The contract period runs from purchase order issuance through June 30, 2027, with purchase orders issued within ninety calendar days of bid opening.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, disregard nonconforming or nonresponsive bids, and reject bids with abnormally low or high prices. Contractors must obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance including General Liability ($1 million per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Excess/Umbrella Liability ($1 million), with the City named as additional insured. Written clarifications to questions will be issued by August 25 at 2:00 p.m. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. Bids must be submitted in one original, one paper copy, and one digital copy in PDF format on CD or flash drive in a sealed opaque envelope to the Director of Purchasing, Room 103, City Hall, 235 Grand Street, Waterbury.