Stone for Harrison Crawford 153701Bid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a stone procurement contract for the Harrison-Crawford State Forest, specifically for timber access roads and driveway improvements in Daviess County. The solicitation (Event ID 00300-0000085205) requires 670 total tons of various stone types, including #1 Stone, #9 Stone, #23 Stone, #53 Stone, #73 Stone, and Revetment Rip Rap. Bidders must provide unit prices per ton for each stone type, with prices expected to include shipping, and no overage will be accepted. The procurement timeline runs from September 9, 2025, to October 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT, with all quoted prices required to remain valid for 30 calendar days after the response due date. All questions must be submitted via email to asimonton@dnr.in.gov by October 3, 2025. Potential bidders must complete comprehensive forms detailing business information, economic impact, and certifications of non-collusion and legal compliance.

The solicitation includes specific participation goals for disadvantaged enterprises, requiring 8% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 11% Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), and 3% Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business (IVOSB) participation. Bidders must meet standard state procurement requirements, including drug-free workplace certification and employment eligibility verification. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves approximately 670 tons of stone materials across multiple categories. Vendors must comply with Indiana state ethical standards and provide detailed documentation of their business qualifications. The contract appears to be structured as a competitive quotation process, with potential for multiple vendors to be considered based on their ability to meet technical specifications, pricing requirements, and enterprise participation goals.