REQUEST FOR QUOTE
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KITSAP COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - ER&R DIVISION ARAMID
FIBER ADDITIVE FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE CEMENT
RESPONSE DEADLINE:
February 25, 2021 at 2:00PM
The Kitsap County Purchasing Office is soliciting quotes for the purchase of Aramid Fiber (aromatic polyamide) to be blended with 7,000-9,000 tons of Class ½”, PG 58 H- 22 Hot Mix Asphalt.
The Purchasing Office will receive sealed bids for furnishing Aramid Fiber (aromatic polyamide) before the date and time indicated above at the Kitsap County Administration Building, 619 Division Street, Port Orchard, Washington. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Kitsap County, Board of County Commissioners Chambers, Third Floor, 619 Division Street, Port Orchard, Washington at 2:15 PM the same day. All Covid-19 prevention protocols will be required. After the review process has been completed, a bid tabulation will be available for public inspection.
OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE/PRODUCT
1) The Supplier shall provide the Department of Public Works, ER&R Division (Kitsap County) with the appropriate quantity of aromatic polyamide (aramid) fiber sufficient in the appropriate dosage to be blended with 7,000-9,000 tons of Class ½”, PG 58H -22 Hot Mix Asphalt.
2) The Supplier shall provide Aramid Fiber conforming to the following requirements: Length: ¾ inch (19 mm)
Form: Fibrillated, monofilament, or cut fiber clips Specific Gravity: Aramid, 1.44
Tensile Strength: ≥ 400,000 PSI Operating Temp: -100°F - 800°F Release Agent: Sasobit or Polyolefin
3) The Supplier shall deliver fiber materials to 2339 SE Cedar Road, Port Orchard, WA. 98366, and shall provide for unloading capability. Materials will be stored beneath canopy at this location, as directed by County staff. Fiber shall be delivered in sealed, undamaged containers with labels intact and legible, indicating material name and lot number.
4) Kitsap County typically applies asphalt pavement overlays at an average of 300 ton per
project/day. Due to small application quantities, it is anticipated that aramid fiber material will be applied by hand to the aggregate conveyor, at the appropriate dosage, just prior to entering the drum. We do not anticipate requiring an automatic feeder/delivery system. However, please provide bid costs for rental/lease of applicable automated feeders/delivery system in the applicable line item provided within the quote sheet.
5) Application of your product may require training and certification. If this is the case, please indicate the appropriate costs in the applicable line item provided within the quote sheet.
Cooperative Purchasing
The Washington State Inter-local Cooperative Act 39.84 provides that other governmental agencies may purchase goods and services on this solicitation, or contract in accordance with the terms and prices indicated, if all parties are willing.
PROPOSAL MUST BE submitted separately. The Request for Quote number, date and time of the response deadline, and the name and address of the respondent shall be clearly shown on the outside of the envelope or fax cover sheet.
Please submit by mail to: OR For hand delivery, express, or courier: Vicki Martin, Buyer Vicki Martin, Buyer
Kitsap County Purchasing Office Kitsap County Administration Building 614 Division Street, MS-7 Purchasing Office – Fourth Floor Port Orchard, WA 98366 619 Division Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Quotes received after 2:00 PM February 25, 2021, will not be considered.
BID OPENING DATE & TIME:
February 25, 2021 at 2:15PM
KC Administration Building, 3rd FloorBoard of County Commissioners Chambers 619 Division Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366 NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Bidders must correctly prepare and submit two (2) copies and a flash/thumb drive of all required
documents to the Kitsap County Purchasing Office. The following documents are required for a complete bid package. Every item must be complete in all respects, including authorized signatures. Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda in the spaces provided. Failure to include all items may be cause for the bid to be considered irregular and thereby rejected:
Certificate of Liability Insurance
Washington State Contractor’s Registration
Bid Sheet
Each bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope when mailed or hand delivered. The bid number and title of the project (as indicated above), the date and time of the bid opening, and the name and address of the bidder shall be clearly shown on the outside of the envelope. You may respond by mail or hand-deliver to the Kitsap County Purchasing Office.
The Kitsap County Purchasing Office reserves the right to reject any or all bids for good cause, in whole or in part, to waive any irregularities in any bid, and to delete certain items listed in the bid as set forth herein. If all bids are rejected, the Purchasing Office may call for new bids.
Kitsap County will award to the most responsible Bidder submitting the most advantageous bid to the County based on the quantities identified in the proposal. The most advantageous bid to the County is determined from the unit price, transportation costs, and product availability.
This invitation to bid does not commit Kitsap County to pay any costs incurred by any Bidder in the submission of a proposal, or in making necessary studies or design for the preparation thereof, or for procuring or contracting for the items to be furnished under the invitation to bid.
Additional information may be found in the Kitsap County website
https://www.kitsapgov.com/das/Pages/Online-Bids.aspx
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QUOTE SHEET
The undersigned Vendor proposes to furnish Kitsap County with Aramid Fiber per the minimum
specifications, to be delivered F.O.B to the Kitsap County South District Road Shop, 2339 SE Cedar Road, Port Orchard, WA. 98366.
The following quote for supply of Aramid Fiber shall be applicable to 7,000-9,000 ton of class ½”, PG
58H -22 Hot Mix Asphalt.
UNIT COST TOTAL
Aramid Fiber $ $
Automated Feeder/Delivery System $ $
Training/Certification $ $
State Sales Tax $
Total Price $
Comments/Quote Clarification
This proposal is made in accordance with the published description of work and warrants, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and is offered in accordance with the Request for Quote authority by the Kitsap County Purchasing Office.
Print Company Name
SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME Date TITLE ADDRESS TAX ID # PHONE FAX EMAIL ADDRESS
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ADDENDA RECEIPT
Receipt of the following addendum to the subject solicitation documents is hereby acknowledged: Amendment Date of Receipt
Number Amendment Signed Acknowledgment
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