Asphaltic Emulsions

The County of Fresno is soliciting bids under solicitation number 26-081 for the procurement of asphaltic emulsions, including products such as SS-1h, CSS-1, SS-1, CSS-1h, CQS-1h, CRS-2, and RS-2. This is a Master Agreement with an initial three-year term and two optional one-year extensions. The contract follows a lowest price technically acceptable methodology, with specific bid preferences available for Fresno County Local Vendors and State-Certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Materials must conform to Caltrans Standard Specifications Section 94 and be delivered to the Department of Public Works and Planning in Fresno, California, with a 48-hour notice required for certain items. The agreement mandates strict adherence to California Labor Code hazardous substances regulations, requiring the submission of Safety Data Sheets. Pricing is generally fixed for the five-year term, though adjustments for SS-1h emulsion are permitted if the California crude oil index fluctuates by more than 5 percent. The County maintains the right to inspect materials at the vendor's plant and will perform final acceptance via independent laboratory analysis at the Fresno County Materials Lab. Bidders must submit a single PDF package via the Public Purchase portal by August 18, 2026, including all required certifications, reference lists, and compliance checklists. Strict organizational conflict of interest rules apply, and contractors must implement AES-128 bit encryption or higher for any handled County data.