UDOT Chip Seal Oil Region 4

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Procurement Services Division has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #UDOT260143CN for the procurement of liquid asphalt materials for Region 4, specifically for chip seal oil applications. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply various liquid asphalt products, including Performance Graded Asphalt Binders (PGAB), emulsified asphalts, cutback asphalts, and pavement rejuvenating agents. Vendors must deliver materials in 35-ton quantities within two days of order placement, with specific grades determined by the UDOT Agent at the time of ordering. The contract is structured as a one-year agreement with a delivery deadline of May 21, 2026, covering nine counties including Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne, Garfield, Kane, Carbon, Emery, Grand, and San Juan. Bidders must comply with UDOT's Materials Qualified Supplier program, meet AASHTO and ASTM standards, and submit detailed bills of lading with each shipment. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with strict criteria including material quality, delivery performance, and adherence to technical specifications.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid covers an estimated 2,540 tons of LM CRS-2 and 637 tons of other liquid asphalt products across multiple zones, with UDOT retaining the right to adjust quantities as needed. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract allows for flexible ordering with no minimum purchase obligation. Vendors must complete a comprehensive Vendor/Customer Creation and Modification Form, providing detailed business information, tax identification numbers, and payment preferences. The contract requires vendors to maintain current contact information and comply with UDOT's Quality Management Plan, with potential penalties of $200 per hour for late deliveries. Successful bidders must also provide proof of insurance, including workers' compensation and commercial general liability coverage, and participate in the E-Verify employment eligibility verification system.