INVITATION TO BID
CITY OF JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE
WWW.JOHNSONCITYTN.ORG/PURCHASING
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
423/975-2711
Bid Name / Number
Due Day / Date / Time
Bid Location / Mail Address
Bid Contact / Telephone
Bid Issue Date
Project Location
FOB
Payment Terms
Anticipated Award Date:
CRUSHED STONE CONTRACT /6889
Thursday/February 19, 2026 / 2:30 PM ET (at which time it will be opened publicly)
Johnson City Purchasing Department, Debbie Dillon-Director,
209 Water Street, Johnson City, TN 37601
Andy Best, abest@johnsoncitytn.org or purchasing@johnsoncitytn.org
February 10, 2026
City will pick up as per attached
Destination, freight prepaid and allowed - Johnson City, TN
Net 30
March 5, 2026
Bidder is responsible for completing the remaining portion of this bid document
DESCRIPTION
Crushed stone products as per the attached price sheets and bidders instructions/specifications which are
an integral part of this bid. Quantities are approximate and as anticipated for a year.
Vendor past performance will be taken into consideration in the contract award. References may be
required.
Bid submittals: Signed bid cover sheet & completed price sheets
Attach quarry listing to your response
Solicitations will be opened publicly via a simultaneous virtual and in-person meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting: ITB 6889 Crushed Stone Contract Virtual Bid Opening ; Meeting ID: 839 6461 0795
Passcode: 48475. If you do not have access to a webcam, or you have no audio with your system, you may call
this number to join: (646) 518-9805. Any issues accessing the zoom web meeting please call 423.975.2711 for direct
assistance.
Bidder’s Reminder: ● Bid to be signed by authorized company representative; ● Verify prices, extensions and total as correct
By signing this document, the undersigned hereby agrees to the prices and all other terms and conditions, including the attached Sealed Solicitation
General Terms & Conditions and the City’s Requirements for Bids, Requests for Proposals, and Contracts Between the City of Johnson City and Other
Parties and the Requirements of the Iran Divestment Act and Non-Boycott of Israel Act (Sealed Solicitations General Terms & Conditions #16 & #19)
contained in this bid and associated documents relating to this bid and will furnish items as specified if this bid is accepted. By submission of this bid,
each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization,
under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief that each bidder complies pursuant to T.C.A. § 12-12-106 & T.C.A. § 12-4-119.
SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Firm Name______________________________________________
Submit electronically per link below or place
signed bid response in a sealed envelope
By________________________________________________
plainly identified on the outside with vendor
PRINTED & SIGNED
name and bid name and number. Vendor Address_______________________________________________
responsible for delivery to Johnson City
Purchasing Dept., Debbie Dillon- Director, 209
________________________________________________
Water Street, Johnson City, TN 37601 on or
before the bid opening date and time.
Telephone_____________________________________________
ELECTRONIC RESPONSES: CLICK HERE
E-Mail________________________________________________
THIS SHEET MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED WITH BID PACKAGE TO BE CONSIDERED
CRUSHED STONE PRODUCTS
BIDDER’S INSTRUCTIONS
Revised 2/2026
1. SCOPE OF WORK
This is a term contract with multiple suppliers for crushed stone to be picked up by the City of
Johnson City on an as-needed basis. Prices shall be per ton, all inclusive for each specified
product. The quantities listed are based on approximate annual usage and not intended to be
exact. Actual quantities will be dependent on projects scheduled. All City departments are
included under this contract.
2. OPERATING PROCEDURES
Normal hours of operation for city pick-up at vendor’s quarry are Monday through Friday 7:00
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Vendor shall submit a list of each quarry location along with separate price
sheets (if applicable).
3. CONTRACT PERIOD
This is a one year contract. Prices shall remain firm for the term of the contract.
4. CONTRACT AWARD
Contracts will be awarded to those suppliers that submit responsive bids and agree to the terms
and conditions herein described. Frequency of service shall be dependent solely on City work
schedules. Suppliers will be contacted on a project-by-project basis with selection based on the
lowest contractor with consideration given to location.
5. PAYMENT
Invoices shall be submitted to each department on a monthly basis and shall include the purchase
order number, the date and quantity for each product picked-up at the contract unit price per ton.
Approved invoices shall be paid Net 30 days.
Revised Feb 2026
1. GENERAL
CRUSHED STONE PRODUCTS
SPECIFICATIONS
All crushed stone products shall be per Tennessee Department of Transportation specifications
(Sections 709 & 903) which include applicable AASHTO and ASTM standards. Bidder may be
required to provide proof that materials meet TDOT specifications. All products shall be loaded
into City trucks and weighed on certified scales. Any variances to these specifications shall be
clearly identified.
2. PRODUCTS
The following products are as anticipated for an annual period.
Description (Nominal Maximum Size)
1. #2 Stone (3”)
2. #5 Limestone (1-1/2”)
3. #57 Limestone (1-1/2” & ¾”)
4. #6 Limestone (1”)
5. #67 Limestone (1” & ¾”)
6. #7 Limestone (3/4”)
7. #8 Limestone (1/2”)
8. #10 Limestone (3/8”)
9. Machined Rip Rap, Class A-1 (15”)
10. Machined Rip Rap, Class A-3 (6”)
11. Crusher run (1-1/2" to Dust)
12. Mineral Aggregate Type A Base, Grading
D – Limestone (pug mix)
13. Surge Stone (4"–6")
14. Masonry Sand (No. 4)
15. Dirty Stone (unwashed aggregate)
16. Chat (1/4” minus)
Approximate Annual usage
500 tons
500 tons
500 tons
500 tons
5,000 tons
2,500 tons
400 tons
100 tons
500 tons
400 tons
15,000 tons
10,000 tons
300 tons
100 tons
100 tons
100 tons
CRUSHED STONE PRODUCTS
BID PRICE SHEET
Quarry Location: ______________________________________
Revised Feb 2026
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Description (Nominal Maximum Size)
Unit Price per ton
#2 Stone (3”)
$
#5 Limestone (1-1/2”)
$
#57 Limestone (1-1/2” & ¾”)
$
#6 Limestone (1”)
$
#67 Limestone (1” & ¾”)
$
#7 Limestone (¾”)
$
#8 Limestone (1/2”)
$
#10 Limestone (3/8”)
$
Machined Rip Rap, Class A-1 (15”)
$
Machined Rip Rap, Class A-3 (6”)
$
Crusher run(1-1/2” to Dust)
$
Mineral Aggregate Type A Base, Grading D – Limestone $
(pug mix)
Surge Stone (4” – 6”)
$
Masonry Sand (No. 4)
$
Dirty Stone (unwashed aggregate)
$
Chat(1/4” minus)
$
COMPLETE AND SUBMIT PRICE SHEET WITH BID COVER SHEET PER
QUARRY LOCATION.
Vendor Name:________________________________
CITY OF JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE
http://www.johnsoncitytn.org/purchasing
SEALED SOLICITATION GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Read Carefully - if applicable or unless specifically noted otherwise in the solicitation documents
1. ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION AND POSTPONEMENT
Issuance of a bid/rfp/rfq does not commit the City to make an award. The City reserves the right to postpone or reject any or all bids/rfps/rfqs, to
waive informalities and to accept the bid/rfp/rfq judged to be in the best interest of the City.
2. ADDENDA
Addenda will be issued to all known interested parties and posted on the City’s website (listed above). All addenda issued shall become part of the
solicitation documents. It is the vendor’s responsibility to determine and acknowledge all addenda issued for a solicitation. No addendum will be
issued less than two (2) working days prior to the solicitation opening as per TCA § 12-4-01 , as amended
3. AWARD
An award, if made, shall be to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder(s) or best solicitation meeting quality and performance standards as
described in the solicitation documents and whose bid/rfp is determined to be in the best interest of the City. The City also reserves the right to
award this product/service based on other contracts in-place (state or cooperative contracts), as may be in our best interest.
4. AWARD PERIOD
The City shall have 60 days to issue a contract. Any contract past that period must be mutually agreed upon by both parties.
5. BID TABULATIONS/RFP/RFQu RESPONSES
Bid tabulations and RFP/RFQu respondent’s lists will be posted and available no later than the next business day on our above website. Select
“awarded/opened solicitations”. Award recommendations, when ready, will also be posted there.
6. BRAND NAMES
By referencing a brand name as “or approved equal”, the City intends to establish a minimum level of quality by which alternate offers can be judged.
If an alternate is offered, the vendor must include complete descriptive literature and specifications that clearly describe the item and how it differs
from the referenced item. The City alone will determine whether an alternate is equivalent and meets the standards of quality and performance for
the City’s use. A sample or demonstration may be required at the expense of the vendor.
7. CONDITION STANDARDS
It is understood and agreed that any item offered or shipped as a result of this solicitation shall be new and unused and the manufacturer’s latest
model unless otherwise called for in the solicitation.
8. COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT BY OTHER GOVERNMENTS “PIGGYBACK”
Other governmental entities in Tennessee may purchase goods and services under the same terms as Johnson City’s contracts or agreements as
per T.C.A. § 12-3-1203. Johnson City does not accept any responsibility or involvement in this use by other public agencies.
9. DEFAULT
In case of contractor default or failure to provide material or service according to the solicitation, the City may cancel the contract and acquire from
another source and may recover any excess cost by (1) invoice; (2) deduction from an unpaid balance due; (3) collection against the bid and/or
performance bond; or (4) a combination of the aforementioned remedies or other remedies provided by law. All costs associated with default will be
borne by the contractor. The City reserves the right to remove a company in default from the active vendor list for a time period to be determined by
the Director of Purchasing.
10. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the City of Johnson City to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 49 CFR, Part 21; related statutes and
regulations to that end that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any
program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance or any other funding source on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or ancestry. By
virtue of submitting a response to this solicitation, vendors agree to comply with the same non-discrimination policy.
11. EVALUATION
Bids/RFPs/RFQs will be evaluated according to the criteria set forth in the solicitation with the degree of importance determined by the City.
12. EXAMINATION OF BIDS/RFPS/RFQS
Bids and associated documents may be examined at the opening. Only the name of the respondent is read aloud for RFP’s/RFQu’s. All solicitations
are closed for review and inspection during the evaluation period, prior to award.
13. INDEMNIFICATION
The vendor shall guarantee and certify by submitting a response to this solicitation that if successful, they shall indemnify and defend the City against
any and all claims or legal actions arising as a result of their performance of the contract, whether or not such claims relate to damages or alleged
damages sustained by physical injury to contractors personnel, subcontractors, city employees or other persons, or against any lawsuits arising from
alleged or actual patent infringements, and shall hold the City, its various departments, employees, and any and all persons or entities acting on its
behalf harmless from the same.
14. INSPECTION
All supplies or materials purchased as a result of this solicitation are subject to inspection and rejection by the City. Rejected materials will be
returned at the vendor’s expense.
15. INSURANCE
The contractor shall maintain, at their expense, such insurance as required by the solicitation. Such insurance shall protect the City for claims of
damages which may arise during operations under this contract whether such operations be by the Contractor or by any subcontractor or anyone
directly or indirectly employed by either of them. Any required insurances shall be maintained for the term of the contract and beyond the term of
the contract when so required in the solicitation.
16. IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT
Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 12-12-110 a person that is identified on a list created pursuant to § 12-12-106, as a person engaging in investment
activities in Iran as described in . § 12-12-105 shall be ineligible to contract with any political subdivision of this State.
17. LICENSES, FEES, PERMITS
The contractor is responsible for furnishing the proper licenses, fees, and permits required by law to do business with the City of Johnson City in
completion of the project. All work shall be done in accordance with the latest building codes, state and federal laws relative to the contract.
18. MULTIPLE ITEM AWARD
The City will determine the successful bidder(s) either on the basis of the individual line items or the total of all items. ALL OR NONE bids must be
clearly identified on the bid form and will be considered only if in the City’s best interest.
19. NON-BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL ACT
Pursuant to the Non-Boycott of Israel Act Tenn. Code Ann. § 12-4-119 requires that contracts of $250,000+ to suppliers with 10 or more employees
must certify that to the best of its knowledge and belief they are not boycotting Israel pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 12-4-119 and will not during
the full term of any award.
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.