Elkhart County 2026 Specifications for Materials and Supplies Bid
Elkhart CountyCounty · Goshen, IN- Due
- Feb 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 2, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Board of Commissioners of Elkhart County, Indiana, is soliciting sealed bids for various materials and supplies to be used by county departments throughout 2026. The procurement includes 11 specific items: Liquid Asphalt, Hot Asphaltic Concrete, Limestone & Recycled Concrete, Washed Sand, Dust Control, Anti-Icing Liquids, Maintenance Gravel, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel, Fiber Optic Cable, Tracer Wire, and Communications Conduit. Bids must be delivered to the County Administration Building in Goshen, IN, by 9:00 a.m. on February 23, 2026. Detailed specifications are available at the Elkhart County Highway Department or online at www.elkcohwy.org. No bid bond is required, and contracts may be awarded to multiple responsible and responsive bidders based on factors like quality, proximity, and price.
Sealed bids for specified material items
Quality of materials, geographic proximity, delivery or pick-up expenses, quantities needed, time of delivery or availability, current price
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Summary
The Board of Commissioners of Elkhart County, Indiana, is soliciting sealed bids for various materials and supplies to be used by county departments throughout 2026.
The procurement includes 11 specific items: Liquid Asphalt, Hot Asphaltic Concrete, Limestone & Recycled Concrete, Washed Sand, Dust Control, Anti-Icing Liquids, Maintenance Gravel, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel, Fiber Optic Cable, Tracer Wire, and Communications Conduit. Bids must be delivered to the County Administration Building in Goshen, IN, by 9:00 a.m. on February 23, 2026. Detailed specifications are available at the Elkhart County Highway Department or online at www.elkcohwy.org. No bid bond is required, and contracts may be awarded to multiple responsible and responsive bidders based on factors like quality, proximity, and price.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Quality of materials
- Geographic proximity
- Delivery or pick-up expenses
- Quantities needed
- Time of delivery or availability
- Current price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Sealed bids for specified material items
- Submit to
- Office of the Elkhart County Commissioners, County Administration Building, 117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
- Scope location
- Goshen, IN
- Reported agency
- Board of Commissioners of the County of Elkhart
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Elkhart County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Office of the Elkhart County Commissioners, County Administration Building, 117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Elkhart County in IN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sealed bids for specified material items. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Quality of materials, geographic proximity, delivery or pick-up expenses, quantities needed, time of delivery or availability, current price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Elkhart County?
All active and historical solicitations from Elkhart County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Elkhart County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Elkhart County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Goshen, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.