Supplemental Bid- Ready-Mix Concrete and Portland Cement Bags

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is conducting a supplemental bid (Solicitation #23PSX0108) for Ready-Mix Concrete and Portland Cement Bags, which will be incorporated into the existing contract 23PSX0085. This procurement specifically covers the remaining Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Maintenance Sections and is open to all vendors. The solicitation seeks competitive bids for concrete and cement products, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. Vendors will be evaluated based on a five-factor assessment in descending order of importance: pricing, conformity of supplies to specifications, past performance, financial responsibility, and delivery terms. The solicitation period runs from June 1, 2023, at 11:00 AM GMT to June 30, 2023, at 6:00 PM GMT, with a vendor Q&A period available from June 1, 2023, at 11:15 AM GMT to June 8, 2023, at 5:45 PM GMT. Responses must be submitted electronically through the CTsource system, with no paper, telephone, email, or facsimile submissions accepted.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, indicating it is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. While an exact award value is not provided, the solicitation suggests that quantities will be determined through individual purchase orders issued by the requesting entity. The State of Connecticut is exempt from excise, transportation, and sales taxes, and vendors must provide pricing exclusive of these taxes. Potential contractors may be required to furnish bid or performance bonds and provide references from separate organizations. The Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to award by individual item, group of items, or the entirety of all items, and may reject any and all responses. Successful respondents will be required to update information in their CTsource account and comply with various state contracting requirements, including certifications related to consulting agreements, campaign contributions, and nondiscrimination policies.