This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Crestview, Florida. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

General - The intent of this solicitation is to provide an annual contract for the Board of County Commissioners to utilize multiple providers of ready mix concrete to be poured at sites throughout Okaloosa County, Florida. Under the conditions of this solicitation, Okaloosa County shall be the sole responsible agent for site preparation, forming, installation of reinforcement materials, installation of expansion joint materials, screed and final finish of all ready mix concrete poured under these specifications. Providers shall be responsible for delivery of the specified quantity of ready mix concrete within 48 hours per the ordering instructions. Time of Acceptance - No bid may be withdrawn until ninety (90) days after bid opening date. Awarding will be made at the earliest possible date. Bid prices shall be firm for a minimum of twelve (12) months, with price increases upon approval annually during the life of the contract. Materials must meet current Florida Department of Transportation specifications for road and bridges per 2022 edition and all supplements thereto, if any. Concrete to be provided under this solicitation shall comply with ASTM C 94 and conform to the requirements of FDOT Specifications, Section 346 for curbs, gutters, walks, structures and miscellaneous concrete and Section 350 for pavement. Ready mix concrete delivered under these specifications shall have a compressive strength of the specified PSI (pounds per square inch) after curing for 28 days. With the exception of high early concrete (calcium chloride additive), curing rate shall be dependent upon the manufactures recommendations. Fiber reinforcement shall be added at a rate of 1.5 lbs. per cubic yard of concrete. Mixing and delivery of product to work site shall be within: Time When 90 minutes Outside air temperature below 85(30 C) 75 minutes Outside air temperature 85-90(30 C-32 C) 60 minutes Outside air temperature greater than 90(32 C) Scope of Work/Specifications Deliveries shall occur within 48 hours of notification by the County and charged to the ordering department. No slump or wastewater shall be dumped on County property before or after delivery. The County shall be billed only for amount ordered; excess quantities will be refused at work site. Each delivery to work site shall be accompanied by a delivery ticket indicating the ordering department and the quantity being delivered. Invoices to the County shall always include the contract number and delivery ticket number(s). Do you accept VISA charge cardsYes No Provider's operating plant shall be no further than 20 miles outside of Okaloosa County. Quantities: The following quantities are estimates only based on our last 12 months of orders and is provided to assist you with your pricing. Okaloosa County doesn't guarantee an annual quantity to be ordered. Estimated Annual Quantity Description 600 cubic yards 3000 PSI Ready Mix Concrete 200 cubic yards 3500 PSI Ready Mix Concrete 200 cubic yards 3500 PSI Ready Mix Concrete 100 cubic yards 4000 PSI Ready Mix Concrete 100 cubic yards 4500 PSI Ready Mix Concrete 100 cubic yards 5000 PSI Ready Mix Concrete 150 cubic yards Tank Grout (Annular Rings Mix - For Filing Pipes) Payments - The contractor shall be paid upon submission of invoices, in duplicate, to the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners, Finance Department, 101 E. James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536 and approval of same. Invoices must show contract number. Term - The term of this bid shall be from full execution and continue for three (3) years and may be renewed for two additional 12 month periods upon agreement in writing by both parties. Material Acceptance - Delivery of material to the County does not constitute acceptance for the purpose of payment. Final acceptance and authorization of payment shall be given only after a thorough inspection indicates that the material meets contract specifications and conditions as listed. Should the delivered material differ in any respect from specifications, payment will be withheld until such time as the supplier takes necessary corrective action. The Purchasing Department shall be notified of the deviation in writing within 10 days and the provisions of the delivery paragraph shall prevail. If the proposed corrective action is not acceptable to Okaloosa County, the material shall remain the property of the supplier and the county shall not be liable for payment for any portion thereof. Question Deadline 04/17/2023 at 3:00 PM CT