JPMC Rock Salt, Bulk FY26

Morton Salt, Inc. has been awarded a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) by the Illinois Central Management Services (CMS) for the procurement of bulk rock salt across the state. The contract, numbered 25-416CMS-BOSS4-P-85804, covers the fiscal year 2026, with a performance period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The contract enables governmental units in Illinois, including municipalities, counties, townships, schools, and state agencies across nine administrative districts, to purchase rock salt on an as-needed basis.

The rock salt must meet specific quality standards, including compliance with AASHTO Specification M143, Sodium Chloride Type 1, Grade 1. Participants can purchase between 80% and 100% of their estimated quantity, with the option to order up to 120% of their allocation. Deliveries will be made F.O.B. Destination, with the vendor responsible for transportation and handling costs. While the specific contract amount is listed as $0.00, the total contract volume across participants is 433,065 tons, with pricing typically ranging from $60 to $112 per ton and an average bid price of $78.81 per ton. Specific order details and pricing will be determined through the BidBuy purchase order system.