REQUEST FOR BID (RFB)
FOR
BITUMINOUS HOT MIX
BID #2026-09PC
Issued by:
Portage County
Purchasing Department
All required bid documents/copies must be submitted
No later than 2:00 PM 03/10/2026 to:
Portage County Purchasing
1462 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point WI 54481
LATE BIDS WILL BE REJECTED
There will be a public opening for this Bid
1462 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point WI 54481
For further information regarding this
RFB contact Christopher Schultz
At (715) 346-1393
Email: schultzc@co.portage.wi.gov
Issued: 02/17/2026
PORTAGE COUNTY
WISCONSIN
BID #2026-09PC
PAGE 2 OF 15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION SUBJECT
PAGE #
1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SCOPE .......................................................................................... 3
2. CONTRACT TERM................................................................................................................................... 3
3. QUESTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 3
4. METHOD OF BID ..................................................................................................................................... 4
5. BID SUBMISSION .................................................................................................................................... 4
6. BID RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 4
7. METHOD OF AWARD ............................................................................................................................ 4
8. BIDDER/CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 5
9. SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................... 5
10. FIRM PRICES ............................................................................................................................................ 7
11. INVOICING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................. 7
12. CONTRACT CANCELLATION .............................................................................................................. 7
13. APPEALS PROCESS ................................................................................................................................ 7
ATTACHMENT A – SIGNATURE AND AUTHORITY AFFIDAVIT FORM
ATTACHMENT B – REFERENCES SHEET
ATTACHMENT C – BID OFFER FORM
ATTACHMENT D – STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PORTAGE COUNTY
WISCONSIN
BID #2026-09PC
PAGE 3 OF 15
1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SCOPE
The County of Portage Wisconsin (County), through its Purchasing Department (Purchasing), requests
bids to establish a contract for the purchase of bituminous hot mix material and bituminous hot mix
material transfer vehicle (shuttle buggy).
All prices submitted will be considered on all LRIP (Local Road Improvement Program) Projects including
County Highway Improvement (CHI) projects .
The attached Standard Terms and Conditions shall govern this bid unless specifically modified in these
bid documents. Conditions of bid that include the word "must" or "shall,” describe a mandatory
requirement. All specifications are defined as mandatory minimum requirements unless otherwise
stated. If no bidder can comply with a given specification or condition of bid, purchasing reserves the
right to delete that specification or condition of bid. Failure to meet specification requirements shall
disqualify your bid. Vendors may not submit their own contract document as a substitute for these
terms and conditions.
Retain a copy of these Bid documents for your files. Should you receive an award, these Bid documents
become your contract terms and conditions.
Contract Execution: Portage County utilizes a web based electronic signature program (DocuSign) for the
execution of contracts that do not require notarization. By submitting your bid you are agreeing to the
use of this program to sign documents should you receive an award. There is no cost to the bidder
associated with this process.
Definitions: The following definitions are used throughout the RFB documents:
Bidder/Vendor means a company or individual submitting a bid response to this RFB
Contractor means bidder awarded the contract
County means the County of Portage Wisconsin
Purchasing means the County of Portage Purchasing Department
RFB means Request for Bid
State means the State of Wisconsin
Ton means 2,000 lbs.
VendorNet means the State of Wisconsin’s electronic purchasing information system
2. CONTRACT TERM
Date of award, through 12/31/2026. Any extension must be authorized by mutual agreement of the
vendor and the County.
3. QUESTIONS
If a vendor discovers any significant ambiguity, error, conflict, discrepancy, omission, or other deficiency
in this RFB they shall notify the Procurement Director named below of such error and request a
modification or clarification.
Any communications or questions regarding the specifications, or special conditions of bid should be
written and submitted to Purchasing as soon as possible, but no later 2PM on 02/26/2026. Purchasing
will respond to questions if necessary, by issuing an official addendum, posted on VendorNet and on the
Portage County Website. Bidders are responsible for checking these websites for any addenda before
submitting a bid. Failure to acknowledge addenda may disqualify your bid.
PORTAGE COUNTY
WISCONSIN
http://vendornet.state.wi.us
http://www.co.portage.wi.gov
BID #2026-09PC
PAGE 4 OF 15
Any correspondence or questions submitted must include the bid number
Submit questions in writing via email to:
Christopher Schultz, Procurement Director, e-mail: schultzc@co.portage.wi.gov
Phone: 715-346-1393
4. METHOD OF BID
Bidder must submit a unit price for each item. All prices must be quoted in U.S. Dollars. Bids requiring an
order minimum may be disqualified. Bidder must bid on the enclosed Bid Offer Form.
5. BID SUBMISSION
Bidders must submit an original and one copy including all required materials for acceptance of their bid
by the date and time listed on the Bid Cover Sheet. Any bids received after that time and date will be
rejected. Receipt of a bid by the US mail system does not constitute receipt of a bid by Purchasing, for
purposes of this RFB. Also refer to the Bid Response Requirements.
Faxed and e-mailed bids are not accepted. Bids must be forwarded to:
Portage County Purchasing
1462 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point WI 54481
All bids are to be packaged, sealed, and show the following information on the outside of the package:
-Vendor's Name and Address
-Request for Bid Title
-Request for Bid Number
-Bid Due Date
6. BID RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS
In order for your bid to be considered, the following information must be provided by the due date and
time listed on the bid cover page. Include an original and a copy:
6.1 Signature and Authority Affidavit Form, Attachment A (Acknowledge addendum(s) if any.)
6.2 References Sheet, Attachment B
6.3 Bid Offer Form, Attachment C
The Signature and Authority Affidavit submitted in response to this RFB must be signed by the person in
the Contractor's organization who is responsible for the decision as to the prices being offered in the Bid
or by a person who has been authorized in writing to act as agent for the person responsible for the
decision on prices and services. Failure to provide these forms/information with your bid submittal may
disqualify your bid. The County encourages all bidders to print their submission double-sided to save
paper
7. METHOD OF AWARD
Award(s) shall be made on the basis of the lowest and most advantageous unit price per item from a
responsive, responsible bidder(s) who meets specifications. Multiple bidders may be awarded.
Timeliness of delivery may be considered when making this award.
PORTAGE COUNTY
WISCONSIN
BID #2026-09PC
PAGE 5 OF 15
8. BIDDER/CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
To be eligible for a contract award, you must be qualified and able to provide the following:
8.1 Bidder must supply references of three firms to which similar products have been provided during
the past five years to a comparable-sized institution or company. If contacted, all of those
references must verify that a high level of satisfaction was provided. Use Attachment B to list
references.
8.2 Bidder must be in the business of bituminous hot mix for the past five years.
9. SPECIFICATIONS
The following specifications are minimum acceptable requirements. Any attachments, documents, price
lists, etc. to support your bid, must include the bid number
Bid specifications may not be revised without an official written addendum issued by Purchasing.
The estimated need is approximately 32,000 tons. The County does not guarantee to purchase any
specific quantity. Materials must meet most current Wisconsin Department of Transportation Standard
Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction and made available for entire 2026 season
beginning approximately May 1st. The bidder shall provide the DOT approved mix designs to the
County. The County is also requesting a price per ton for Item No. QMP 460.2.8 HMA mixture testing
according to State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway and
Structure Construction.
Portage County requests a price per hour for a material transfer vehicle (shuttle buggy) and operator to
transfer hot mix asphalt materials included in this bid. Material transfer vehicle must be capable of
accepting material from a standard end dump truck and conveying material into a paver. Material
transfer vehicle shall be of adequate size and capacity to maintain constant production of material to the
paver.
Portage County requests a price for mobilization of a material transfer vehicle (shuttle buggy) to any
location within Portage County with an operator.
A separate bid form shall be used for all Plant Locations.
Materials Required
Sand Fines PG 58-28
4LT PG 58-28S
3LT PG 58-28S
2 LT PG 58-28S
4MT PG 58-28S
3MT PG 58-28S
2MT PG 58-28S
4HT PG 58-28S
3HT PG 58-28S
2HT PG 58-28S
4LT PG 58-28H
4MT PG 58-28H
4HT PG 58-28H
Ultra Thin (PG 58-28H)
Additional Cost per Ton to add Boni Fiber to Mix designs
Boni Fiber Cold Mix
Premium Cold Mix
Tack Coat
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.