FY27 Maintenance 3/8" Chip Seal Aggregate Material

The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is soliciting proposals under solicitation MO27-11 for the production and delivery of approximately 22,700 tons of 3/8 inch chip seal aggregate material for the 2028 chip seal season. All materials must be delivered to the ACHD White Pit in Meridian, Idaho, with a final completion deadline of September 30, 2027. The contract requires the material to meet strict quality standards, including specific cleanliness values per Idaho Transportation Department T-72-95, abrasion limits per AASHTO T-96, and minimum dry strength requirements. Acceptance of the material is based solely on Quality Assurance testing conducted by ACHD from the stockpile. Proposals must be submitted through the ACHD eProcurement Portal by September 23, 2026. The evaluation process considers firm history, experience, and past performance specifically with ACHD. Awarded vendors must provide a supply bond equal to 100 percent of the payment value and maintain comprehensive general liability, motor vehicle, and workers compensation insurance. The agreement is governed by the Idaho Uniform Commercial Code and includes liquidated damages of 500 dollars per calendar day for non-compliance. Payments are processed net 30 days via email invoicing, subject to annual state appropriation limitations.