Supply of Crushed Red Scoria Material D-5

The solicitation numbered 40-80500-24-17083 issued by the New Mexico Department of Transportation seeks bids for the supply of Crushed Red Scoria Material D-5, commonly known as cinders, intended for use in road construction and maintenance projects across various designated patrol locations in New Mexico. The procurement encompasses delivery or pickup of bulk quantities, generally in 1,000-ton increments, with pricing submitted on a per-ton basis. Multiple bidders participated in the process, offering varied pricing and delivery terms, with FOB destination prevailing except for certain vendors requiring pickup at their sites. Delivery locations span a wide geographic area covering state highway patrol sites such as Alcalde, Taos, Clines Corners, and others. The contract leverages local contractor preferences, with several bidders affirming resident contractor status. Performance is demand-driven, with no fixed period of performance or set delivery schedule, enabling delivery “as requested” by the agency. The solicitation and bid tabulation documents do not provide formal contract clauses, detailed technical specifications, or regulatory standards beyond basic material descriptions (screened or crushed red scoria). Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery sites designated as FOB destination locations, with the State of New Mexico overseeing final acceptance. Payment terms are typically Net 30, but no detailed invoicing procedures or specific accounting classifications are disclosed. While multiple bidders submitted prices ranging from approximately $13 to over $50 per ton depending on item and location, no award decisions, contract values, or final pricing were identified within the available data. The documentation lacks identification of contract type, special provisions, or evaluation criteria, suggesting that this material reflects a pre-award listing of bid responses rather than an executed contract. The solicitation is managed through the State Purchasing Division, General Services Department, emphasizing procurement transparency but leaving contractual details and performance guarantees to be finalized upon award.