Stone for Harrison-Crawford State Forest 153467Bid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a procurement of crushed stone for the Harrison-Crawford State Forest, specifically for an access road to the Whitcomb property located in Perry County, Indiana. The solicitation requires vendors to provide three distinct types of stone: 200 tons of #23 stone, 164 tons of #53 stone, and 120 tons of Revetment Rip rap, to be delivered to 3928 High Water Road in Tobinsport. Delivery will be accomplished via tail-gated tri-axle trucks, with the purchase order created as a lot price for all stone. The bid event is open from August 26, 2025, to September 25, 2025, with a response deadline of September 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Bidders must submit unit prices per ton for each stone type, including shipping costs, and are permitted to provide alternate bids that can be verified as equal or better than the specified materials. Evaluation criteria include compliance with detailed specifications, pricing, and meeting various state procurement regulations.

The solicitation includes specific diversity and participation goals, requiring 8% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 11% Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), and 3% Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business (IVOSB) participation. Potential bidders must provide documentation demonstrating a drug-free workplace, verify employment eligibility, and comply with state ethical standards and registration requirements. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement emphasizes open competition and encourages diverse business participation. The contract appears to be a fixed-lot purchase, with bidders required to provide comprehensive pricing for the entire stone requirement. Additional compliance requirements include potential sanctions for non-compliance and the need to submit detailed technical specifications that meet the DNR's precise requirements for the access road construction project.