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Montrose County is accepting sealed bids for 2026 gravel crushing services, which involves crushing approximately 180,000 tons of aggregate product. Bid packages can be downloaded from the Montrose County website. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope and delivered to the Montrose County Public Works office by Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. A 5% bid security is required. Any bid questions must be received by 2 PM local time on April 13, 2026. Modifications to the bid package will be posted as an addendum to the county website by 5 PM on April 14, 2026. All bids shall be irrevocable for 45 days from the bid opening. The successful bidder will be required to enter into an agreement with Montrose County and provide a payment and performance bond equal to 100% of the bid amount. The contractor shall carry insurance coverage as outlined in the contract agreement. Payment will be made upon submission and approval of invoices, following normal county payment processing cycles. Award may be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and the county reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The successful bidder must provide a copy of all necessary permits, proof of MSHA training, certificates of required insurance coverage, a completed W9 form, an equal employment opportunity certification letter, and enter into a contract agreement. The gravel crushed must meet specific sieve specifications. Material testing is required, with costs borne by the contractor. The county has options if a product is found to be out of specification. All gravel shall be measured using certified belt scales. Crushing times are from 7 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday, with potential weekend work. Crushing in all pits must be completed no later than November 8, 2026, unless written permission is granted. Liquidated damages may be assessed for missed deadlines. The contractor is responsible for operating in compliance with all applicable regulations.
The bid notice states that crushing in all pits shall be completed no later than November 8, 2026, unless written permission by the county is granted to extend the completion date. The county may assess liquidated damages against the contractor in the amount stated in the contract until the contract is finished if the deadline for crushing services is not met.
The bid notice states that payment to contractor will be made upon submission and approval of invoices. Payment will follow normal county payment processing cycles for issuance of checks.
The bid notice states that award may be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting applicable county and state procurement requirements. The county reserves the right to accept the bid that provides the best value to the county in the county's sole discretion.
The bid notice states that the county reserves the right to make a determination in the county's sole discretion as to the sufficiency of qualifications of any bidder.
The bid notice states that the county may assess liquidated damages against the contractor in the amount stated in the contract until the contract is finished if the deadline for crushing services is not met. The county may assess liquidated damages against the contractor in the amount stated in the contract until the deadline is met if any of the pit specific deadlines are not met.
The bid notice states that any bid questions must be received by 2 pm local time on April 13, 2026.
