This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Palo Alto, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Palo Alto is looking for multiple vendors to fulfill the City's need for sand, rock, and gravel. The City intends to issue a blanket purchase order for the purchase of these materials on an as-needed basis. The actual material quantities is based on the City's operational needs and may significantly differ from the bid quantities. A blanket purchase order will be issued at the beginning of the initial one (1) year period and each anniversary date of the contract. The initial one (1) year period will have firm pricing according to the bid schedule. Subsequent years' pricing will be determined by the pricing escalation ladder on the bid table. City of Palo Alto Public Works and Utilities Departments use sand, rock, and gravel regularly. Public Works Department is responsible for the repair, replacement, and maintenance of the City's roadways and sidewalks. Utilities Department uses the material for pipe bedding and backfill of water, gas, and wastewater infrastructure. These materials are essential for the Utilities and Public Works Departments to perform their day-to-day operations and improvement projects. Question Deadline 03/24/2026 at 1:00 PM PT Questions must be received via online The liquidated damage amount is not a penalty but considered to be a reasonable estimate of the amount of damages City will suffer as a result of such non-compliance. Liquidated damages of $30 per document will be assessed by City for failure to adhere to this requirement; If any portion is received that does not meet this requirement, liquidated damages of $235 or a minimum of $50 if the combined product and shipping cost is $235 or less will be assessed by City for failure to adhere to this requirement. pays the City of Palo Alto's disposal costs via payment of liquidated damages of $235, or a minimum of $50 if the combined product and shipping cost is $235 or less; Liquidated damages of $262 or a minimum of $50 if the combined product and shipping cost is $262 or less will be assessed by City for failure to adhere to this requirement. The City reserves the right to issue an addendum or addenda per the "Addenda" Section of the Instructions to Bidders of the RFQ. The City reserves the right to issue a written Addendum or Addenda to the electronic solicitation prior to the bid closing date and time.