Supply and Delivery of Limerock

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of limerock to support roadway stabilization and utility construction projects across Alachua County and Graceville City, Florida. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB 2026-004) seeking a vendor to provide approximately 9,000 tons of limerock annually, delivered to GRU's Eastside Operations Center or designated locations. The limerock must fully conform to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Section 911 specifications, with a maximum moisture content of 15% by weight and strict documentation requirements for each delivery. Bids are due by 4:00 pm on Monday, November 17, 2025, and must be submitted through GRU's e-Procurement Portal. Evaluation criteria will focus on compliance with technical specifications, delivery capabilities, source quality, and all-inclusive per-ton pricing that covers material, transportation, labor, loading, hauling, and moisture control. The contract term is set for December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2028, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods and a potential six-month extension.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation requires comprehensive documentation and compliance with various certifications. Bidders must provide detailed information about their limerock source, including mine/producer name, FDOT source pit number, weigh station location, and delivery truck load capacity. Contractors will need to submit several certifications, including a Drug-Free Workplace Certification, an Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit, and a Certificate of Insurance. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the estimated annual quantity of 9,000 tons suggests a substantial procurement opportunity. GRU reserves the right to sample and test delivered materials, reject non-compliant deliveries, and potentially terminate the contract for repeated failures to meet specifications. Pricing adjustments may be negotiated annually, with increases capped at 5% or the lower of the Producer's Price Index (PPI) or Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the previous twelve months.