Bituminous Concrete

Solicitation 27-19 is an invitation for bids issued by the Town of Marblehead for a five-year contract focused exclusively on the furnishing of bituminous concrete. The contract consists of an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewals at the Town's discretion. The scope is limited to the supply of an estimated 2,500 tons of material, which must be made available for pickup by Town employees at a location within 15 miles of the Town of Marblehead. All materials must adhere to the latest Department of Public Works Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and be accepted by the Director of Public Works based on temperature and condition. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with submissions due by 10:00 AM on October 6, 2026, via the Town's electronic procurement portal. Key requirements for bidders include the submission of a Federal Tax ID, a Statement of Tax Compliance, and a Certification of Non-Collusion and Good Faith. Additionally, contractors must comply with the Town of Marblehead's affirmative action bylaws and certify they are not debarred from public construction work. A special provision for monthly price adjustments applies to hot mix asphalt mixtures containing liquid asphalt cement, using a base price of 712.50 dollars, with adjustments triggered when monthly cost changes exceed plus or minus 5 percent.