Request for Bids – Crushing ¾” Base Aggregate Dense – Wood County Highway Department

The Wood County Highway Department is seeking a qualified contractor to provide complete quarry‑to‑crush‑and‑stockpile services for approximately 30,000 tons of ¾‑inch dense base aggregate at the “Smith Pit” quarry. The scope includes water pumping, drilling, blasting, crushing, stockpiling, sampling, testing, and a comprehensive quality‑control program that must be submitted before work begins. Bids must be sealed and submitted by 10 a.m. CST on November 3 2026, with the contract required to be completed and the stockpile available by May 31 2027. The award decision will be made within 30 days of bid opening, and the County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. • Complete quarry‑to‑crush services (pump, drill, blast, crush, stockpile). • Mandatory QC plan, daily testing, rapid result reporting (within 6 hours), and documentation. • Performance deadline: finish all work and have material ready for county use by 31 May 2027. • Bid submission: sealed envelope or electronic via Bid Express, no faxed bids accepted. • Potential deductions up to 20 % for non‑conforming material.