Washed Pea Gravel

Ellis County, Texas is issuing a sealed‑bid Request for Bid (RFB) to establish a term contract for the supply and delivery of washed pea gravel (½‑inch and 3/8‑inch grades) to multiple county precincts for road construction, paving, and maintenance projects. Vendors must meet current TXDOT specifications, provide source identification, and demonstrate the ability to deliver using a dedicated fleet of at least ten tandem or belly‑dump trucks. Deliveries must be coordinated with precinct representatives with a minimum two‑hour advance notice, and drivers must follow the most direct route. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the possibility of item‑by‑item or precinct‑by‑precinct award. Pricing adjustments, demurrage charges, and testing procedures are outlined, and vendors must submit documentation supporting their pricing methodology. • Required material: Washed Pea Gravel, ½‑inch and 3/8‑inch grades meeting TXDOT standards. • Delivery locations: Five precincts across Ellis County (Palmer, Ennis, Italy, Maypearl, Midlothian). • Mandatory qualifications: TXDOT‑approved source, dedicated hauling capacity (≥10 trucks), proof of logistics capability. • Submission deadline: 2:00 PM CT, 1 Oct 2026; questions due by 2:00 PM CT, 16 Sep 2026. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bid; price adjustments allowed under strict conditions. • Contract type: Term supply agreement with potential for annual renewals (not explicitly stated).