DMH-Release-TDF-Midwest Salt 9.1

The State of Illinois, through the Mental Health organization, awarded a Competitive Sealed Bidding contract to Johnson Anthony E / Midwest Salt LLC (V00005722) on September 4, 2026, for the procurement and delivery of ice melt product. The contract is valued at $849 and is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2027. The ice melt product is formulated with non-corrosive derivatives and packaged in 50-pound moisture-proof bags, with a minimum order requirement of one full pallet containing 49 bags at a unit price of $17.33 per bag.

The ice melt is designated for distribution across Illinois District #6, which encompasses Adams, Brown, Cass, Christian, Hancock, Logan, Macoupin, Mason, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler, and Scott counties. The product formulation includes potassium chloride, sodium chloride, urea, methyl glucoside, calcium chloride, calcium carbonate, limestone, and zinc sulfate, meeting specifications for non-toxicity to children and pets, compatibility with grass, concrete, and other surfaces, and effectiveness at subzero temperatures. The product application rate is specified at one cup (one-quarter pound) per square yard.