CITY OF SALEM, MISSOURI
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Title:
Date Issued:
Due Date and Time:
Submit Sealed Bid To:
Bid Opening:
COLD MIX ASPHALT
November 4, 2025
December 4, 2025; 3:00 PM
City of Salem, Missouri
Office of City Clerk
400 N. Iron Street
Salem, MO 65560
December 4, 2025; 3:15 PM
Old City Hall
202 N. Washington St.
Salem, MO 65560
INTRODUCTION
The City of Salem is seeking a bid for cold mix asphalt. The city expects to need an estimated
amount of 230 tons to be picked up as needed beginning as soon as possible. This cold mix asphalt
will be used to patch potholes, repair dig-outs, and smooth and level rough areas on streets. This
material will be picked up as needed by City of Salem employees.
Any questions regarding this request should be addressed to Steve Paine, Public Works Director,
publicworks@salemmo.com, 573-729-4811. Please check our website at
https://www.salemmo.com/city/government/bids/index.php for the latest updates to this packet
prior to submitting your bid.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The City of Salem, Missouri, is in the middle of the Missouri Ozarks. The 2021 US Census, American
Community Survey estimates approximately 4,623 residents. The City of Salem, Missouri, is a
fourth-class city and operates under a Mayor/Board of Aldermen/City Administrator form of
government, providing a wide variety of public services, including police, parks and recreation, a
municipal airport, street maintenance, electric, water and wastewater treatment services.
SPECIFICATIONS
The base bid shall be for the contractor to supply Cold Mix Asphalt only. The exact quantities are
not known and will be based on our best estimate. There shall be no penalties in price for failure to
meet any specific quantity. Prices quoted must remain firm for 30 days after opening.
1. All products must be of acceptable quality. If, at any time, the contractor fails to meet or
correct problems involving the quality of the product, the City retains the right to cancel the
contract.
2. Pricing should be for pickup at the bidder’s location.
3. Quantities given are estimated usage only and may be more or less depending upon
demand. The City will pay only for the actual quantities ordered and received. Prices shall
be as specified on the pricing page regardless of actual quantities ordered.
SCHEDULE
Every effort will be made to adhere to the following schedule regarding this proposal, although it
may be altered at the City’s convenience.
Release of advertisements of RFB
Proposal submission deadline
Bid Opening @ City Hall
202 N. Washington St., Salem, MO 65560
Final Selection & Board Approval
November 4, 2025
December 4, 2025 @ 3 PM
December 4, 2025 @ 3:15 PM
December 9, 2025
BID SUBMISSION AND AWARD
Submission
All proposals must be received by the City Clerk, City of Salem, Missouri, 400 N Iron Street, Salem,
Missouri 65560 prior to 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Bid opening will be at 3:15 pm on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the City Hall, 202 N. Washington
St., Salem, MO. NOTE** Two different addresses for submittal and bid opening.
• Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided and must be manually signed by the
individual authorized to legally bind the company. Additional documentation may be
submitted with the Bid form.
• Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope that is clearly marked “Bid- Cold Mix Asphalt”
on the outside of the mailing envelope.
• Bids received after the opening date and time will be rejected.
• FAXED/EMAILED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Cost of Proposal:
1. Provide the price that your company will charge the City for providing services as outlined
in the Specifications.
2. Any additional fees or costs for the services identified in this RFB that are not included in
the fees presented.
Award and Selection
Each proposal will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Ability to provide services as outlined in RFB Specifications.
2. Schedule of fees related to proposed and additional costs.
The City reserves the right to reject all bids. It is the intent and purpose of the City that this RFB
provide fair and equal opportunity for each bidder to submit competitive bids. It is the bidder’s
responsibility to furnish as much details as possible All proposals shall be accepted or rejected by
the City of Salem, Missouri, Board of Aldermen.
CITY OF SALEM
BID FORM - COLD MIX ASPHALT
SUBMITTED BY____________________________________________ ___________________
(Company Name)
Pursuant to and in accordance with the above stated Invitation for Bid, the undersigned
hereby declares that they have examined the RFB documents and specifications for the
item(s) listed below. The undersigned proposes and agrees, if their Bid is accepted to
furnish the item(s) submitted below, in accordance with the prices , products/services
information submitted.
MATERIALS
A. Liquid Asphalt
Liquid asphalt grades for production shall be MC30, or as approved by the
responsible city official.
B. Aggregate
SPECIFICATIONS FOR COLD MIX ASPHALT
SIEVE
% PASSING
3/8
100
#4
85–100
#8
55–75
#16
30–50
#30
15–30
#200
5–10
QTY
Approximately
230 TONS
DESCRIPTION
Cold Mix Asphalt
Price is for pickup on an as needed
basis.
Contractor requires
______________lead time for
product availability.
UNIT PRICE
EXTENDED AMOUNT
$_________________ $_________________
Per Ton
CITY OF SALEM
VENDOR AND BID LIST INFORMATION
Date: ___________________________________________
Company Name:_______________________________________________________________
Address : ____________________________________________________________________ _
City:____________________________ S tate:_________________ Z ip Code:______________
CONTACT PERSON FOR BID:
Printed Name __________________________________________________________ ______
Email ____________________________________ Phone ( ) ________________________
Signature of
Owner/Representative______________________________ ____________________________
(Signature)
(Print Name)
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.