Description
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking a qualified vendor to enter into a one‑year term contract to furnish and deliver various aggregate materials (granite) to the Alexander County Maintenance location on an as‑needed basis. The contract may be extended at the State’s discretion. Bids are to be submitted electronically via the eVP portal, with a mandatory bid opening on October 21, 2026. The vendor must be a North Carolina‑registered supplier, provide required certifications, and deliver the material FOB Destination within 20 calendar days of order receipt. Pricing must be firm for 180 days from contract effective date.
• Scope: Supply of aggregate (granite) – 10,000 tons of “Aggregate, ABC” and 300 tons of “Stone – Class B” annually (estimated).
• Delivery: FOB Destination to 2370 NC HWY 90 E, Taylorsville, NC 28681; 20‑day delivery window; 24‑hour delivery notice required.
• Contract term: 1 year with possible extensions; price adjustments allowed only after 180 days.
• Submission: Electronic only; questions due by Oct 12, 2026; bid opening Oct 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET (Microsoft Teams).
• Mandatory certifications: Financial condition, worker location, quarry/supplier details, insurance (up to $1 M).
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive price meeting specifications; compliance with NC DOT aggregate standards and Mining Act of 1971.