Various Aggregate Material-Beaufort County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a one-year term contract to furnish and deliver various aggregate materials to the Beaufort County Maintenance location. The solicitation seeks to procure six specific line items: 5,000 tons of Aggregate No. 57 Granite, 10,000 tons of Aggregate ABC Granite, 500 tons of Rip Rap Class 2, 1,500 tons of Class B Stone 5"-12" Granite, 200 tons of Sand 1-S, and 200 tons of Sand 2-S Natural. Vendors must include transportation and delivery costs to the maintenance facility located at 803 Grimes Road, Washington, NC, and complete deliveries within 20 consecutive calendar days after receiving an order. The bid requires vendors to use approved resources and quarry facilities while complying with the Mining Act of 1971. Electronic bid submissions are due on June 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a public bid opening to be conducted via Microsoft Teams conference call.

The solicitation emphasizes participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), with a targeted 10% utilization goal for diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. Vendors must complete several mandatory attachments, including a Producer/Supplier Quarry or Pit Facility form, HUB Supplemental Vendor Information, Location of Workers Utilized, and a Certification of Financial Condition. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the volume of aggregate materials suggests a substantial procurement opportunity. The contract includes provisions for potential extension beyond the initial one-year term, providing potential long-term engagement for qualified vendors. Successful bidders must demonstrate financial stability, compliance with local regulations, and the capacity to meet the specified material quantities and delivery requirements within the designated timeframe.