COUNTY OF DAVIDSON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP #2604005
TITLE: Concrete Procurement “As Needed”
USING AGENCY: Support Services Department
ISSUE DATE: April 6, 2026
ISSUING AGENCY: Support Services Department
Sealed proposals subject to the conditions made a part hereof will be received until 2:00 p.m., on
April 16, 2026 for furnishing services described herein.
SEND ALL PROPOSALS DIRECTLY TO THE ISSUING AGENCY ADDRESS AS SHOWN
BELOW:
DELIVERED BY US POSTAL SERVICE
RFP #2604005
County of Davidson
Support Services Department
PO Box 1067
Lexington NC 27293
DELIVERED BY ANY OTHER MEANS
RFP #2604005
County of Davidson
Support Services Department
925 North Main St
Lexington NC 27292
IMPORTANT NOTE: Indicate firm name, which is County of Davidson. The RFP number, which is
above, on the front of each sealed proposal envelope or package, along with the date for receipt of
proposals specified above.
Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:
Dwayne Childress Purchasing Director
or
Robert James
Purchasing Coordinator
(336) 242-2030
(336) 242-2251
NOTE: NO PRE-BID CONFERENCE
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1. Overview:
The Facilities Committee has determined it would be in the best interest of Davidson County, NC to
bid all concrete that is needed for County use. You are invited to bid based on the requirement listed
here:
2. Instructions to Bidders:
2.1. The process of bidding will be annual, starting May 1 of every year.
2.2. We have no knowledge of any need during any contract period.
2.3. There will be no Pre-Bid Conference held for this project, any questions should be directed to
Dwayne Childress at 336-242-2030.
2.4. Prices shall remain firm for the first six-months of the contract, after this term the contract price
shall increase only not more than 4% per quarter, unless aggregate prices increase more and this will
be negotiated at a later date, before the beginning of the last two quarters of the one-year term.
2.5. Unit prices quoted shall be F.O.B. jobsite, Davidson County NC.
2.6. A fuel surcharge may be allowed if the price of diesel goes to $5.00 per gallon an increase of 1%;
if the price of diesel goes to $6.00 per gallon an increase of 2%, will be allowed.
2.7. Concrete will be delivered to various job sites throughout the County.
2.8. There will be a flat delivery charge of $50.00 for small or “short” loads, defined as 4 yards or less.
2.9. No additional charge for front discharge truck. Repealed, see #2.25
2.10. There will be a flat charge for hot water of $25.00.
2.11. The material shall be delivered in ready-mix trucks to the jobsites.
2.12. The County will typically contact the vendor the working day prior to when concrete will be
needed and give the vendor the location, approximate time and quantity of materials needed.
2.13. Davidson County will make an award in the best interest of the County.
2.14. Payment terms are net 30-days, sales tax (7%) must be charged on invoice (County is not sales
tax exempt) but not on this quote.
2.15. After two calls and the vendor is unable to fill the order in a timely fashion the County has the
ability to go to the next lowest bidder.
2.16. Fly ash is preferred but not required.
2.17. During the contract period if by independent testing it is found that your concrete fails the
strength test (psi) this contract will be terminated immediately and you will be barred from
bidding for a period of one year.
2.18. Upon failing the strength test, the affected pour will be replaced free of charge.
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2.19. Hot loads will not be accepted. They will be rejected at no cost to the County.
2.20. E-Verify Affidavit- Each offeror shall submit a completed E-Verify Affidavit form with their
proposal. This form must be notarized to be accepted, failure to submit this form shall be cause for
rejection of proposal as non-responsive, (page 6).
2.21. Late Proposals- LATE proposals will be returned to offeror UNOPENED, if RFP number,
acceptance date and offeror's return address is shown on the container.
2.22. Assignment of Contract-The Contract may not be assigned in whole or in part without the written
consent of the Purchasing Agent.
2.23 Invoicing and Payment- Contractor shall submit invoices at the end of each project or delivery,
such statement to include a detailed breakdown of all charges.
County Information:
Billing address:
Physical Address:
Davidson County NC
Davidson County Support Services
Attn: Facilities Maintenance
925A North Main Street
PO Box 1067
Lexington NC 27292
Lexington NC 27293
2.24. Safety- All Contractors and subcontractors performing services for the County are required to
and shall comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), State and County
Safety and Occupational Health Standards and any other applicable rules and regulations. Also, all
Contractors and subcontractors shall be held responsible for the safety of their employees and any
unsafe acts or conditions that may cause injury or damage to any persons or property within and
around the work site area under this Contract.
2.25 All trucks delivering concrete must be front-discharge only and no extra charge for this
requirement.
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FY-2026 Usage:
Note: FY-2024 is from roughly May 1, 2025 to March 30, 2026
Department:
Yards
PSI
Public Works:
None
N/A
Landfill:
Parks & Recreation:
6.5
1
4500
3500
Total: 7.5
4500 psi total:
6.5
3500 psi total:
1.0
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3.Evaluation of Award:
The apparent low bidder will be determined by a weighted average:
Regular Mix:
3500 psi at 20%
4500 psi at 20%
4000 psi at 30%
Added:
Calcium at 5%
Fiber at 10%
Curb & Gutter:
3500 psi at 10%
Pump Mix:
3000 psi at 5%
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.