Stone for Morgan Monroe State Forest 158240Bid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is requesting quotations for stone materials for fire trails, parking areas, and roads at Morgan Monroe State Forest near Martinsville and Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, with responses due September 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The solicitation permits Indiana Business, Indiana Small Business, Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business (IVOSB), U.S. Manufactured Product, Steel Products, and recycled-content material preferences, with IVOSB participation goal of 3 percent, minority participation goal of 8 percent, and women participation goal of 11 percent.

The scope calls for variety stone to be tail-gate spread at designated locations; the RFQ comprises a single line item lot with 100 percent weighting. Bidders must submit firm, fixed unit prices on an F.O.B. Destination basis. All quoted prices must remain valid for thirty calendar days following the response due date.

Responses may be submitted by email to asimonton@dnr.in.gov, by fax to (317) 972-3275, or by mail to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, 402 W. Washington St. W265, Indianapolis, IN 46204. The solicitation does not permit electronic submission through the supplier portal; responses exceeding $75,000 must include a manually signed bid package and cannot be submitted by fax. Split awards are permitted unless a bidder states "Bidding all or none." Questions are due August 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Bidders must complete certifications for drug-free workplace compliance, non-collusion, employment eligibility verification, and Secretary of State registration. The State is exempt from taxes and will not include tax in the quoted price. The contract is subject to termination for convenience by the State with thirty days' notice, and all payments will be made in arrears by electronic funds transfer.