RFP for Winter Sand

Location:	Rhode Island
Posted:	Sep 9, 2025
Due:	Sep 25, 2025
Agency:	State Government of Rhode Island
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	56 - Construction and Building Materials
Solicitation No:	BID12FY2526
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Bid Description
Foster
Bid Number: BID12FY2526

Description

TOWN OF FOSTER

Gordon Rogers, Director of Public Works
Email: grogers@townoffoster.com
BID12FY2526                                                                 Winter Sand
The Town of Foster, Department of Public Works is requesting proposals for WINTER SAND. Bid specifications will meet ASTM-33 standards BID WILL CONTAIN AN ORIGINAL AND FOUR COPIES IN A SEALED ENVELOPE MARKED CLEARLY WITH PROJECT TITLE.
All sealed bids must be delivered to the Foster Town Clerk, to be stamped received at the Foster Town Hall, 181 Howard Hill Road, Foster, RI 02825, no later than 1:00 p.m. September 25, 2025.
The bids will be opened at that time and will be awarded at the next FOSTER TOWN COUNCIL MEETING.
The Town of Foster reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, or any portion thereof.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR WINTER SAND

1. Any variance from the specifications supplied shall be specifically stated by the bidder on their proposal.
2. The quantities listed are approximate due to circumstances that cannot be predicted in advance. Under the bid, the Town of Foster reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of material needed.
3. No bidder may withdraw or change their bid within 90 days after the opening of bids.
4. Winter road sand shall be free of any debris, rocks, clay, or chunks of hardened material.
5. All material shall meet or exceed the screening requirements provided.
6. All bids shall reflect a per ton price delivered to the Foster Highway Garage and a per ton price if picked up.
7. Any questions shall be directed to the Department of Public Works, 401-392-9204.

SIEVE SIZE PERCENT PASSING
½ 100
3/8 98-100
#4 70-100
#50 0-40
#100 0-15
#200 0-5

Price delivered per ton: ____________________
Price if picked up by Town: _________________

Please provide the following:
• One original and two copies of bid delivered to the Town Hall.
• A labeled, one-gallon bucket sample.
Three references where the product has been applied to gravel roads.
Town, Contact Name, Contact Number
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