Type 1L Portland Cement

The City of McKinney, Texas is soliciting bids for Type 1L Portland Cement in bulk through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 26-13ITB, targeting vendors capable of providing cement for the Public Works Department. The procurement seeks a contractor to supply cement in 25-ton increments, with delivery required within 48 hours of order receipt directly to the City of McKinney Public Works Yard using a cement pump truck or pneumatic truck capable of pumping bulk cement into the city's silo. Cement must strictly adhere to specifications outlined in the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction Manual (ASTM Designation C-150) and the 2024 Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a three-part material delivery ticket for each order and detailed invoices specifying purchase order number, line item descriptions, cement quantity, and delivery specifics. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids due on October 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, which can be submitted electronically through the Bonfire procurement portal or via hard copy. Evaluation will consider total bid amount, vendor qualifications, and compliance with specified technical requirements.

The contract opportunity includes provisions for local business consideration, with an application process that provides additional evaluation weight to businesses located within McKinney city limits. Potential bidders must complete a Local Business Presence Consideration Application, detailing their local economic impact, including employee residency, potential job creation, and tax revenue generation. Contractors must also provide at least three professional references from similar municipal or governmental service contexts within the past three to five years. The initial contract term is one year, with potential automatic renewals for three additional one-year periods. The estimated annual expenditure is approximately $60,000, with the contract to be performed on an as-needed basis. Bidders must comply with various Texas state regulations, including anti-boycott provisions and ethical business conduct requirements. Additionally, comprehensive insurance documentation and a completed W-9 form are mandatory submission components for potential contractors.