Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete (HMAC)

Ellis County (TX) is issuing a sealed‑bid, annual‑term contract for the purchase and delivery of multiple grades of Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete (HMAC) in accordance with TxDOT Item 340/341 specifications. The vendor must supply dense‑graded HMAC (Types A, B, C, D, F) to five precinct locations across the county, provide advance delivery notices, maintain temperature control, and submit detailed delivery tickets. The contract emphasizes on‑time delivery, logistical capacity (dedicated insulated trucks), and strict quality‑assurance testing. Pricing will be evaluated on a unit‑price basis plus delivery charges; the lowest responsive and responsible bidder will be awarded, with the possibility of item‑by‑item or precinct‑by‑precinct awards. The agreement includes provisions for price adjustments, demurrage charges, and penalties for late or non‑compliant deliveries. • Supplies dense‑graded HMAC (TxDOT Item 341) – Types A, B, C, D, F • Delivery to five county precincts (Palmer, Ennis, Italy, Maypearl, Midlothian) • Minimum 2‑hour advance delivery notice; temperature must be 275‑325 °F • Vendor must own/lease insulated, tarped dump trucks and have verified hauling capacity • Unit‑price plus delivery cost determines order placement; lowest responsive bid wins • Price adjustments allowed after 180 days with 45‑day written notice • Demurrage charges after 60 min free unload time; subject to county approval • Testing at vendor expense if material fails; county pays if it passes • Contract term: 1 year, renewable annually (not explicitly stated)