Cold Mix & Patching Materials

Ellis County, Texas is issuing a sealed‑bid, annual‑term contract for the purchase and delivery of a range of cold‑mix and patching asphalt materials that must meet specific TxDOT specifications. Vendors must supply materials such as All‑Season Pre‑Coated Patching Mixture, Hot‑Mix Cold‑Laid Asphalt (Types C, D, F), and 50‑lb bagged cold patch, and deliver them to five county precincts (Palmer, Ennis, Italy, Maypearl, Midlothian) with advance notice and proper documentation. The contract includes detailed delivery, pricing, demurrage, and vendor qualification requirements, including proof of TxDOT‑approved source, dedicated hauling capacity, and temperature control for hot materials. The award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with the possibility of item‑by‑item or precinct‑specific awards. • Materials must conform to TxDOT SS 8012, DMS‑9202, and Item 334 specifications. • Delivery must be timely, palletized, shrink‑wrapped, and accompanied by a legible ticket/BOL. • Vendors must provide source identification, logistics capacity, and temperature compliance. • Unit‑price adjustments allowed up to 5 % after 180 days, with a 45‑day written notice. • Demurrage charges apply after 2 hours of un‑unloaded wait time. • Questions due 9/16/2026; bid submission deadline 10/1/2026.