ABC Stone for Gatesville Boat Ramp Site Renovation

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has issued Invitation for Bid 17-RQ311954JP to secure a qualified vendor for the delivery of 2,500 tons of Aggregate Base Course (ABC) Stone. The material will be used to construct a parking area and connecting entrance road at the Gatesville boat ramp renovation site located at 700 New Ferry Road, Gatesville, NC 27938. The contract is an Agency Contract with a value potentially up to 1,000,000 dollars. Bids must be submitted via the NC eProcurement Sourcing Tool by October 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The award will be granted to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price that meets all technical specifications. Required materials must consist of granite or slate only, with no marl accepted, and must meet NCDOT or SCDOT ABC standards or Martin Marietta NROC Aggregate. Additionally, all stone must pass an LA Abrasion test of less than 45. Delivery must be completed within 45 consecutive calendar days after receipt of the purchase order on a Free-On-Board Destination basis, and the use of semi-trucks with dump trailers is strictly prohibited. Vendors must be registered with the NC Secretary of State and comply with E-Verify requirements for employers with more than 25 employees in North Carolina. The contract requires that all transportation costs be included in the total bid price and that purchase order numbers be displayed on all shipping manifests. Performance is considered complete once the Contract Manager approves the goods as acceptable, with the State providing notification of any deficiencies within ten business days of delivery.