Description
The City of Augusta is soliciting bids for an annual rock‑hauling contract to support its Engineering and Environmental Services Department. The contractor will transport various types of rock (e.g., 4‑stone, #57 stone, crusher run, rip‑rap) from multiple pickup locations to the Augusta Solid Waste Facility and other designated sites on an as‑needed basis. The base term is one year with four optional one‑year renewals; rates must be fixed per mile/ton and may only be adjusted up to 3 % with proper documentation 60 days before a renewal. Deliveries are F.O.B. destination, Monday‑Friday 8:30 am‑4:00 pm. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; local bidder preference applies for contracts ≤ $100,000, but this solicitation exceeds that threshold.
• Service: Specialized rock hauling (local freight)
• Locations: Solid Waste Facility (4330 Deans Bridge Rd, Blythe, GA), Engineering Maintenance (2316 Tobacco Rd, Augusta, GA), plus other sites as ordered
• Contract term: 1 year, with up to four 1‑year extensions
• Pricing: Fixed per‑mile/per‑ton rates; price escalation capped at 3 % per item with 60‑day notice
• Delivery window: 8:30 am‑4:00 pm, Mon‑Fri
• Mandatory documents: Business license, W‑9, contractor licenses, non‑collusion, E‑Verify, M/WBE compliance, etc.
• Bid submission deadline: 11:00 am ET, September 3 2026 (sealed bids)
• Bid opening: Same day, public, in‑person or via Microsoft Teams.