Austin Afo #IFB 5000 RBB1014REBID

City of Austin Solicits Ready-Mix Concrete and Related Materials for Multi-Department Use

The City of Austin is seeking bids to supply ready-mix concrete design mixtures and related incidentals for multiple city departments, including Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Transportation and Public Works, and Austin Water. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin, Financial Services Department - Central Procurement - Key departments: Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Transportation and Public Works, Austin Water - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of ready-mix concrete types: - Class A, B, C, J, and H concrete (various sack and aggregate specifications) - High early strength concrete - Controlled low strength material (CLSM) - Specialty mixes: 800 PSI, 2000 PSI, 3000 PSI, 4000 PSI, 4500 PSI, TXDOT equivalent mixes - Concrete pavement mixes (Item 360, Item 403S, Item 402S-A) - Additives: red dye pigment, non-chloride accelerators (1%, 2%, 3%), accelerating admixtures, high range water reducing admixture (superplasticizer), polypropylene fibers, grout, special aggregate requests - Options for changing cement content (increase or discount) - Estimated annual quantities specified for each line item, ranging from 4 to 10,020 cubic yards - Materials available for pickup or delivery, with separate pricing for regular and non-regular hours - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with City of Austin Standard Specifications and ASTM C94 - Mix designs must be pre-approved or conform to City requirements - Prevailing wage rates apply (minimum $22.15/hour) - Robust insurance requirements - Preference for small and local businesses - All-inclusive pricing (no separate charges for overhead or delivery) - City may award a single contract or multiple contracts by line item or group, based on lowest cost or best value - Contract term: initial 24 months, with up to three 12-month extensions (up to 60 months total) - Option to add new products at a markup not to exceed 25% - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers of ready-mix concrete and related products

Description

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicits bids for ready-mix concrete design mixtures and related incidentals to be provided to City departments. The contract allows for pickup or delivery of the materials. The City reserves the right to award a single contract based on overall lowest cost or multiple awards based on individual or grouped line items, cost, or other criteria deemed advantageous. The solicitation includes detailed pricing categories for materials and delivery during regular and non-regular hours, as well as other materials and additional products.

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