Rock Salt (Sodium Chloride) for 2025-26 Winter Season

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT01826-1 is a comprehensive rock salt (sodium chloride) procurement contract designed to support winter road maintenance across Ohio's 88 counties. The contract covers the procurement of road salt with strict material specifications, including moisture content of 2.0% or less, specific gradation requirements, and a minimum chloride content of 95%. Participating entities include state departments, townships, cities, counties, universities, and the Ohio Turnpike, with the ability to purchase between 85% and 115% of their requested salt quantities. The contract provides flexible delivery options, including F.O.B. Place of Destination pricing and both standard and conveyed salt pricing mechanisms.

The IDV is awarded to three primary contractors: Cargill Incorporated, Compass Minerals, and Morton Salt, Inc., with Cargill specifically covering 35 Ohio counties and a total contracted volume of 837,237 tons for the 2025-26 winter season. The contract period runs from June 2, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with a total statewide contracted tonnage of 1,513,838 tons (600,761 tons for ODOT and 913,077 tons for political subdivisions). The contract includes a fuel price adjustment mechanism and incorporates a 5% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation requirement. Salt delivery will be from strategic mine locations including Cleveland, OH, Goderich, ON, Hampton Corners, NY, and other key points, ensuring comprehensive coverage and supply for Ohio's winter road maintenance needs.