Opportunity
Imperial County Planet bids #27-0016
Imperial County seeks Hot Mix Asphalt material supply for road projects
Posted
September 09, 2026
Respond By
October 07, 2026
Identifier
27-0016
NAICS
324121
Imperial County Department of Public Works (Field Operations Division) is seeking bids for the supply of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) material for road construction and maintenance. - Government Buyer: - Imperial County Department of Public Works, Field Operations Division - Purchasing Department, El Centro, CA - Products Requested: - 1/2" Hot Mix Asphalt Type A (Caltrans) or C2-PG70-10-RO (Greenbook) - Must conform to 2024 Greenbook Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction - No reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) permitted - Estimated daily usage: 500-2,000 tons - Total estimated contract value: up to $4 million - Vendors must provide unit price per ton and sales tax - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; material must meet Caltrans or Greenbook standards - Vendors must be located within 30 miles of Imperial County limits - Unique Requirements: - Material supply only; loading onto department-owned or contracted trucks - No installation, labor, or site work included - Quality assurance: mandatory testing at plant and in the field; strict rejection/removal for non-compliance - Local vendor preference applies - County may award multiple purchase orders and establish a pool of qualified vendors - Vendors must accommodate pick-ups within 48 hours of notification
Description
The Imperial County Department of Public Works is soliciting bids from qualified vendors for the purchase of Hot Mix Asphalt material to support construction activities by the Field Operations Division. The contract term covers fiscal year 2026-2027 or until materials are exhausted. Vendors must provide unit prices per ton and sales tax as specified. The contract is for materials only, including loading onto department-owned or contracted trucks, with no installation or labor services included. Vendors must be within 30 miles of Imperial County limits due to the material's short shelf life, and all materials must meet specified quality standards.