The City of Corpus Christi is seeking bids for allweather asphalt mix materials for public works. The contract term will be for one year with two one-year options. Key dates include: RFB issued May 18, 2026; Prebid conference May 26, 2026; Clarifications due June 2, 2026; Bid opening June 16, 2026. Bidders must have at least five years of experience, no outstanding lawsuits or regulatory issues, and submit specific forms including references, conflict of interest questionnaire, disclosure of interest, business designation, ethical behavior, and Form **** if selected for award. Bids can be submitted electronically or in hardcopy. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The City reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject bids, and cancel the RFB. Subcontractors are not permitted. Insurance requirements are minimal. Delivery is to the Public Works Department Materials Yard or designated job site between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The contract includes a sample supply agreement with terms regarding scope, term, compensation, payment, inspection, warranty, and termination.
The bid opening date is June 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Deliveries shall occur between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding city holidays, unless specific arrangements are made.
Payment will be made for goods delivered and accepted by the City within 30 days of completion, subject to receipt of an acceptable invoice.
The contractor warrants that all products supplied under this agreement are new, quality items that are free from defects, fit for their intended purpose, and of good material and workmanship. The specific warranty provisions applicable to this agreement are stated in attachment D.
The City will award purchase orders and contracts to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
The bidder must have operated continuously for a minimum of five years as an established firm in providing allweather asphalt mix materials and must submit proof of the required experience with the bid. The bidder must not have any outstanding lawsuits nor have been involved in any lawsuits during the last five years that may materially affect its ability to provide the work described herein. The bidder must not have any outstanding regulatory issues nor had any regulatory issues during the last five years that may materially affect its ability to provide the work described herein.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance, but states that certain behaviors, such as lobbying or failing to adhere to contract terms, can lead to disqualification or termination.
If a protest is filed prior to the bid proposal due date, the city must be notified in writing of the alleged deficiency no later than five days before the due date. If a protest is filed after the bid proposal due date, a written notice of intent to protest must be filed within five calendar days of knowing the facts, and the written protest must be filed within seven calendar days of notifying the city of intent to protest.
Bidders may be disqualified and/or have their bid rejected for reasons including collusion, litigation against the city, arrears on existing contracts, lack of financial stability, failure to perform under previous contracts, failure to use city-approved forms, failure to adhere to RFB provisions, failure to submit bids on time or in the specified format, failure to adhere to ethical principles, failure to provide a cost summary, being debarred or suspended, failure to acknowledge addenda, or failure to provide unit pricing.