ASPHALT MATERIALS

The County of Ocean (Ocean County, NJ) is seeking qualified contractors to supply a variety of hot‑mix asphalt materials for road and bridge construction projects. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder(s) on a line‑item basis and will remain in effect for one year or until all deliveries are completed. Bidders must comply with New Jersey DOT 2019 specifications, prevailing wage requirements, and provide detailed testing documentation (AASHTO, ASTM) for mix conformity. Pricing is unit‑based (per ton) with additional haul charges calculated at $0.82 per ton‑mile. The county may award multiple contracts and reserves the right to terminate for non‑performance or wage violations. • Supplies include Hot Mix Asphalt 19 M64 Base, 12.5 M64 Surface, 9.5 M64 Surface, 4.75 M64 Surface, Open Graded Friction Course, and High‑Performance Patch. • Minimum delivery rate: 200 tons per hour to County Road Department trucks. • All materials must meet strict mix‑design tolerances and performance guarantees (12‑month workability, pothole repair durability). • No fuel price adjustment; asphalt price adjustments only for quantities > 1,000 tons. • Bids evaluated on price, compliance with specifications, and ability to meet delivery rate.