Supply of Polymer Modified Rejuvenating Emulsion & Quick Set Emulsion Oil (Chip Seal Oil) - IFB

Tooele County Roads Department in Utah is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) procurement for the supply of Polymer Modified Rejuvenating Emulsion (PMRE) and Quick Set Emulsion (QSE) Oil to support chip seal applications on county roads during 2026 chip seal projects. The county seeks 180 tons of PMRE and 90 tons of QSE oil, both of which must comply with APWA regulations and be compatible with common chip seal aggregate types, with delivery via tanker truck. Deliverables include product data sheets, technical specifications, available quantities and lead times, detailed bid pricing sheets with cost breakdowns and delivery charges, proposed delivery schedules, and past performance information or references. Key objectives include securing compliant products delivered between May 1 and June 26, 2026, to various locations within 30 miles of Tooele, Utah, with delivery on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis. Required qualifications include contractor responsibility for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses, maintaining workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance with a minimum of $1 million per occurrence, and compliance with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Evaluation will be conducted on a lowest cost technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, with criteria including compliance with product specifications and performance standards, lead time for delivery within the specified timeline, vendor experience and reputation in supplying PMRE and QSE oil for chip seal projects, and demonstrated quality and reliability based on submitted specification sheets. Bids must be submitted through the Bonfire/U3P website by March 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM MST, with all questions due by March 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM MST, and no bidders conference or site visit is specified.

The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it reference disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the IFB summary. Payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt of a properly submitted and approved invoice. The contract period runs from the effective date through the termination date as specified in the signed contract, with no renewal options noted. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete IFB document (1-DF26-14 IFB.pdf) for any additional requirements, technical specifications, or evaluation criteria that may impact their bid preparation and submission.