Ice Melt

The State of Illinois, through the Southwest Illinois Collegiate Consortium (SWICC), awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract to Johnson Anthony E / Midwest Salt LLC (Vendor ID: V00005722) on September 18, 2026, for the supply of formulated ice melt product. The contract is valued at $5,142.06 and is scheduled for completion by May 31, 2027. The ice melt product is specified as a non-corrosive derivative formulation packaged in 50-pound moisture-proof bags, with a minimum order requirement of full pallets containing 49 bags per pallet.

The contract encompasses 294 bags of ice melt designated for distribution across District #8, which includes the counties of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, and Washington. The specified ice melt formulation melts ice and snow at subzero temperatures and is certified as United States Department of Agriculture authorized, non-toxic to children and pets, and non-harmful to grass, concrete, shrubs, and carpet. The product composition includes potassium chloride, sodium chloride, urea, methyl glucoside, calcium chloride, calcium carbonate, limestone, and zinc sulfate, with an application rate of one cup per square yard at a unit price of $17.49 per bag.