Sand, Limerock, and Granite Aggregates

The City of Orlando is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB25-0510) for procurement of various aggregate materials, specifically seeking DOT Sand, Masonry Sand, Well Point Sand, Limerock Road Base, and #57 Granite Aggregates for multiple city departments including Streets/Stormwater Services Division, Water Reclamation, and Camping World Stadium/Tinker Field. The procurement is targeting qualified bidders who can provide materials meeting strict Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) specifications, with precise technical requirements including specific gradation standards and sieve analysis. Electronic bids are due by 2:00 pm local time on September 10, 2025, with the contract term set for two years and potential renewal for three additional twelve-month periods, totaling up to five years. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including years in business, local service facilities, payment terms, references, certifications, conflict of interest disclosures, and insurance certificates. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and pricing, with the City reserving the right to award on a lump sum, per group, or per item basis to the lowest responsive bidder.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement allows for electronic submissions exclusively through the OpenGov system, with paper responses automatically deemed non-responsive. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the solicitation includes nine line items with quantities ranging from 75 to 1,000 tons per delivery location, all priced F.O.B. Destination. The City will require rigorous quality control, with the ability to reject materials that do not meet prescribed standards, and bidders will be responsible for replacing non-compliant materials at no additional cost. Materials must comply with ASTM and AASHTO specifications, and will be subject to independent assurance sampling and potential verification testing. The procurement emphasizes local preference and recycled content reporting, indicating a commitment to supporting local economic and environmental considerations.