How to bid on Sand for Lincoln SP 158244 from Natural Resources

What the agency is buying

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for sand. This sand is needed for recreation and safety purposes at Lincoln State Park Beach. This is an opportunity for suppliers of construction materials, specifically sand, to work with a state agency.

Key dates and deadlines

All questions regarding this solicitation must be emailed to Amber Simonton by August 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The final deadline for submitting your bid package is September 03, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. Quoted prices must remain valid for 30 calendar days after this response due date.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for businesses that supply sand, particularly those with experience in construction or providing materials for public recreation areas. Firms in the construction category, especially those dealing with bulk material supply, would find this relevant.

How to respond

To access the bid package, you can click the 'View original source' link. For most Indiana bids, this will directly download the bid's document package, which includes the notice, specifications, and forms. If a direct download does not occur, the link will open Indiana’s 'Current Business Opportunities' list, where you can find the specific row using the Event ID 003000000088088.

Responses to this bid cannot be submitted electronically through the supplier portal. Instead, a completed bid package must be sent to Amber Simonton by email to [email protected], fax to (317) 972-3275, or mail to IN Dept of Natural Resources, 402 W. Washington St. W265, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Ensure your bid package is submitted by the deadline.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all documents in the bid package to understand the exact specifications for the sand required, including any quality or quantity standards. Pay close attention to the submission instructions, as electronic submission is not permitted for this specific bid. Double-check that your bid package is complete before sending it.

Submit any questions you have well before the August 27, 2026, deadline to ensure you receive clarifications that can help you prepare an accurate and competitive quote. Remember that your quoted prices must be valid for 30 days after the response due date, so factor this into your pricing strategy.