SW0665

The State of Oklahoma, specifically through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services - Central Purchasing (OMES-CP), is soliciting proposals for a statewide contract (SW0665) for bagged cement for dry process shotcrete, covering Creek County and Cement Town jurisdictions. The procurement seeks Portland cement-based, micro silica modified shotcrete products, including Steel Fiber Reinforced, AR Glass Fiber Reinforced, and Duracal brand cement or approved equivalents. Suppliers must provide manufacturer's product data, safety data sheets, and evidence of nozzleman certification, with products required to meet specific ASTM and ACI standards for compressive strength, bond strength, flexural strength, chloride permeability, and sulfate expansion. The solicitation is structured as a Request for Proposal with key submission deadlines: questions are due by January 16, 2024, administrative review requests by January 14, 2024, and final bid submissions via the Oklahoma Supplier Portal by 3:00 PM CST on January 22, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, ability to supply products per specifications, product acceptability, and potential early payment discounts. The initial contract term is one year with four potential one-year renewal options, and all state agencies and affiliates may utilize this mandatory statewide contract.

The contract does not explicitly designate specific set-aside provisions for disadvantaged enterprises, though the OMES Form CP004 allows for self-identification of service-disabled veteran business enterprises. Bidders must register with the Oklahoma Secretary of State if the contract value exceeds $250,000 and provide proof of workers' compensation insurance coverage. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract includes a 1% contract management fee paid by the supplier, who must submit quarterly usage reports. The contract is a firm, fixed-price agreement for indefinite delivery and quantity, available to state agencies and governmental political subdivisions. Pricing must remain firm for 120 days after the bid response due date, with suppliers required to include all travel expenses in their total bid price. The contract allows for value-added products and services, though these are not mandatory purchases by the state. While specific award values are not detailed, the comprehensive technical specifications and multi-year contract structure suggest a significant procurement opportunity for cement and shotcrete products across Oklahoma's governmental entities.