Stone for Clark State Forest 154023Bid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a stone procurement contract for Clark State Forest located in Henryville, Indiana. The solicitation, identified as Bid Number 003000000085674, requires the delivery of 1,300 total tons of stone, specifically 300 tons of #2 Stone, 700 tons of #73 Stone, and 300 tons of Coarse Lime, to be used for horse trails, timber haul roads, and forestry maintenance purposes. Bidders must submit unit prices per ton, including all delivery charges and fuel surcharges, with stone to be delivered to various locations within the forest according to management instructions. The bid response is due by November 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with a requirement that quoted prices remain valid for 30 calendar days after the response due date. All questions must be submitted via email to asimonton@dnr.in.gov by November 17, 2025, and bid packages can be submitted through email, fax, or mail to the specified DNR contact information.

The procurement includes specific diversity and participation goals, with contract objectives targeting 8% Minority participation, 11% Women's Business Enterprise participation, and 3% Veteran-Owned Small Business participation. Alternate bids meeting or exceeding specified criteria are permitted, requiring bidders to provide detailed product specifications for any alternative offerings. The solicitation emphasizes open competition and allows for flexible bidding approaches while maintaining strict delivery and specification requirements. No overage will be accepted beyond the specified stone quantities, and deliveries will be coordinated directly with forest management. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves approximately 1,300 tons of stone across multiple stone types, suggesting a moderate-sized contract for forestry infrastructure maintenance and trail development within Clark State Forest.