RFB-140061 - Hot Mix Asphalt

Summary of Specifications:
INTRODUCTION: Through this Request for Bids (RFB), the Wayne County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) hereby invites businesses that meet the qualifications set forth herein to submit Bids to supply the Airport Authority with hot mix asphalt on an as-needed basis for both Detroit Metro and Willow Run Airports. GENERAL INFORMATION: Hot mix asphalt is purchased for the repair and preventative maintenance of runways, taxiways, ramp areas and public roadways at Detroit Metro and Willow Run Airports. On average, the Airport Authority uses approximately 4,200 tons of asphalt per paving season (April through November). The material to be picked up and hauled by Airport Authority personnel in Airport Authority owned equipment (5 and 10 yard dump trucks, 4 yard hot box and/or sub-contracted haulers). Bidders whose location is in excess of a ten (10) mile radius from each Airport location will have a 2% per mile distance factor added to their total bid amount solely for the purpose of evaluating bids. This factor is being used to allow the Airport Authority to factor in its additional labor costs associated with traveling the additional distance to pick up the product. The contract award shall be based upon the lowest Responsive and Responsible total bid amount. The Airport Authority anticipates that multiple contracts will be awarded from this RFB to multiple successful Bidders (Contractors).