Ready-Mix Concrete

The City of Austin is soliciting bids under IFB 5000 RBB1014REBID for the procurement of ready-mix concrete design mixtures and related incidentals to support various city departments. The contract allows for materials to be obtained via delivery or pickup, with the requirement that pickup sites be located within ten miles of the Full Purpose City limits of Austin. The initial term of the agreement is twenty-four months, with the City holding the option to extend the contract for up to three additional twelve-month periods. Bids are due by October 22, 2026, and will be evaluated based on the lowest overall cost or specific line-item categories, with preferences applied for certified local and small businesses. Contractors must adhere to strict operational and quality standards, including a five-calendar-day delivery window and a two-hour order confirmation requirement. All concrete mixes are subject to testing by the City's contracted laboratory, and non-conforming batches will be rejected. Mandatory requirements include compliance with prevailing wage laws, wage theft prevention certifications, and comprehensive insurance coverage, including a five-million-dollar umbrella/excess liability limit for those working with Austin Energy. Additionally, offerors must provide three verifiable references from the last five years and certify compliance with various Texas Government Codes, including prohibitions on boycotting Israel and restrictions on foreign ownership of critical infrastructure.