Emergency Rock Stockpile For FY 26/27 El Niño

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is soliciting quotations under solicitation FCARC-000208 for the procurement and delivery of non-recycled rock materials to establish emergency stockpiles for the FY 26/27 El Niño season. The scope includes Minus 1 Inch Rock, 1-Ton Rock (Caltrans Class VIII), and 2-Ton Rock (Caltrans Class IX), all of which must meet Section 72-2.02 of the Caltrans State Standard Specifications. Materials must be blocky and predominantly angular, with strict length-to-breadth ratio requirements to ensure quality. Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination to various locations within Riverside County, with a performance period ending June 30, 2027. Bidders must provide detailed pricing broken down by material cost per ton, haul rate, and tax, and must coordinate delivery appointments 24 hours in advance. The award process is based on a multi-factor evaluation including overall purchase price, adherence to specifications, delivery dates, and product acceptability, though the District is not legally bound to accept the lowest offer. Required submission documents include a completed cost sheet, proof of insurance (Acord Form), Secretary of State registration, and a current business license. The District offers preferences for local businesses, small businesses, and veteran-owned or active-duty businesses through specific affidavits. Payment is issued within 30 working days after the full amount of each rock product is delivered and quantities are confirmed to the satisfaction of the District. All quotations must be submitted via PublicPurchase.com by October 20, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. PST.