Crushed Concrete Aggregate

The contract involves the procurement of crushed concrete aggregate for Wicomico County projects, with the vendor required to have a pickup location within 10 miles of Salisbury, Maryland. The solicitation, numbered 2025-IFB-086, was posted on November 26, 2025, with a response deadline of December 10, 2025. The project is overseen by the Public Works - Solid Waste Division of Maryland, with primary contacts including Jessica Hunter, the Superintendent of Administrative Operations, and Amy Kernodle, the Purchasing Agent. Bidders are instructed to submit sealed electronic bids via the county’s procurement portal, emphasizing the importance of timely submission by the official portal clock. The contractual framework is governed by Wicomico County’s standard terms and conditions, revised as of February 8, 2023, which outline key provisions such as insurance requirements—specifically, a minimum of $1 million in commercial general liability coverage—indemnification obligations, intellectual property ownership, and nondiscrimination policies. The contract emphasizes the contractor’s responsibility for the accuracy and quality of work, including correcting defects at no additional cost, and stipulates that all deliverables must meet the standard of care typical for similar services. While detailed evaluation factors, pricing structures, and specific performance timelines are not explicitly provided, the scope centers on providing competitively priced crushed concrete aggregate, with performance performance and inspection responsibilities primarily resting with the contractor, and acceptance contingent upon meeting contractual and quality standards. The procurement process encourages participation from minority-owned businesses but does not specify particular socioeconomic certifications or certifications like UEI or CAGE codes. Overall, the contract emphasizes compliance with legal, insurance, and operational requirements, with a focus on ensuring quality service delivery within the specified geographic constraints.