Stone for NP Bluffs of Beaver Bend 153211Bid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a stone procurement contract for riverbank erosion mitigation at the Bluffs of Beaver Bend nature preserve in Carroll County. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicits specific stone quantities, including 23 tons of CL 1 Rip Rap, 23 tons of #2 Stone, 60 tons of #53 Stone, and 242 tons of Revetment Rip Rap to be delivered to the project site. The procurement is structured as a single lot contract with unit prices to be specified by bidders for each stone type. The solicitation was released on August 14, 2025, with responses due by September 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT. Bidders must ensure their quoted prices remain valid for thirty calendar days after the response due date, and all submissions should be sent to asimonton@dnr.in.gov. The evaluation will focus on compliance with specified stone requirements, with the State reserving the right to accept alternate bids that meet or exceed the technical specifications.

The contract includes specific set-aside provisions for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE), with contract participation goals of 8% for minority-owned businesses and 11% for women-owned businesses. Additionally, there is a 3% goal for veteran-owned small businesses. Bidders must complete various compliance forms, including a Subcontractor Commitment Form and provide certification of drug-free workplace practices. Vendors must meet Indiana state regulatory requirements, such as Secretary of State registration and employment eligibility verification. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves the delivery of 348 total tons of various stone types, suggesting a moderate-scale infrastructure project. Pricing is to be submitted on an F.O.B. destination basis, and bidders must adhere to ethical standards and state procurement regulations. The comprehensive requirements indicate a structured procurement process designed to ensure qualified vendors with diverse business backgrounds can participate in the riverbank erosion mitigation project.