JPMC Rock Salt, Bulk FY27

The State of Illinois, through its Central Management Services (CMS) department, awarded a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) for bulk rock salt to Compass Minerals America Inc. under contract number 27-416CMS-BOSS4-P-100327. The contract covers the period from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with a maximum potential term not exceeding ten years inclusive of any renewals or extensions. The contract is classified as an indefinite quantity procurement with a stated contract amount of $0.00, reflecting the as-needed delivery structure and estimated pricing structure maintained in the BidBuy Purchase Order system.

Compass Minerals America Inc. will supply bulk rock salt meeting American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Specification M143, Sodium Chloride Type 1, Grade 1, to over 270 participating governmental entities across Illinois, including the Illinois Department of Transportation covering all nine state districts, the Illinois Department of Corrections, Department of Human Services, Department of Veterans Affairs, county highway departments, municipalities, villages, townships, and educational institutions. Rock salt deliveries are F.O.B. destination with all transportation and handling costs provided by the vendor, with orders fulfilled within seven working days. Participating entities have committed to either 80 percent or 100 percent minimum purchase levels of their estimated quantities, with bid prices ranging from $98.36 to $129.24 per ton, and the vendor obligated to provide up to 120 percent of bid quantities at the contract price.