Mineral Aggregate Supply Contract

Arkansas Department of Transportation is seeking statewide suppliers to furnish mineral aggregate (crushed stone and gravel) of various classes for highway construction and maintenance. The contract is a term supply agreement with FOB statewide, allowing the vendor to deliver material to any ARDOT district on a per‑ton basis. Bidders must submit firm unit‑price bids, provide a $500 bid bond and a $2,000 performance bond, and comply with numerous statutory certifications (e.g., anti‑boycott, illegal‑immigrant, and disclosure certifications). The contract period runs from October 1 2026 through March 31 2027, with the ability to cancel with 15‑day notice and a requirement to load orders onto state trucks within 72 hours of receipt. • Supply Class D‑4 and Class D‑8 aggregate meeting specific sieve‑size grading and ≤ 15 % shale/slate content. • Provide free samples within 14 days and free demonstrations within 30 days if requested. • Must hold appropriate Arkansas business licenses (including certificate of authority for out‑of‑state firms) and certify compliance with Governor’s Executive Order 98‑04 and related boycott/immigration restrictions. • Bids must be firm for 30 days from the opening date, and all invoices must be sent to the ordering district’s headquarters.