Supplemental Bid- Ready-Mix Concrete and Portland Cement Bags

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued Solicitation Number 23PSX0141, a supplemental bid for Ready-Mix Concrete and Portland Cement Bags to be incorporated into the existing Contract 23PSX0085. This procurement aims to cover the remaining Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Maintenance Sections not included in the original contract. The solicitation opened on July 17, 2023, at 11:00 AM GMT and will close on July 31, 2023, at 6:00 PM GMT, with a vendor Q&A period running from July 17 to July 21, 2023. Potential vendors must submit their bids electronically through the CTsource system, providing pricing on an Exhibit B Price Schedule with Free On Board (FOB) Destination delivery terms. The award will be made to the lowest responsible qualified respondent based on a hierarchical evaluation of pricing, conformity to specifications, past performance, financial responsibility, and delivery terms. Bidders must provide three references from organizations outside of Connecticut state agencies to verify their experience and performance with similar supplies or services.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside percentages, though there are provisions for micro-business and veteran-owned micro-business preferences. Respondents must complete various certifications regarding nondiscrimination, consulting agreements, campaign contributions, and OSHA compliance. The State of Connecticut is exempt from excise, transportation, and sales taxes, and no specific contract value is provided in the documentation. Quantities are estimated and will be determined through individual purchase orders issued by requesting entities. Potential bidders must demonstrate financial responsibility, provide documentation on product specifications and quality, and comply with state contracting requirements. While no incumbent vendors are specifically named, the solicitation suggests this is a supplemental procurement to an existing contract, indicating ongoing needs for ready-mix concrete and Portland cement bags across CTDOT Maintenance Sections.