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

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT01826-3 is a statewide rock salt (sodium chloride) procurement contract designed to support winter road maintenance across Ohio's 88 counties. The contract enables ODOT, political subdivisions, townships, cities, counties, universities, and the Ohio Turnpike to purchase deicing salt with pre-negotiated pricing and terms. Awarded salt must meet specific ASTM Specification D632 Type I, Grade 1 requirements, including moisture content, chloride percentage, and anti-caking additives. The contract covers a total of 1,513,838 tons of rock salt, with 600,761 tons allocated to ODOT and 913,077 tons available for political subdivisions.

Morton Salt Inc. is the prime contractor for this indefinite delivery vehicle, with the contract period running from June 2, 2025, to May 31, 2026. The competitive selection contract covers all 88 Ohio counties, with unit pricing ranging from approximately $47.84 to $106.11 per ton depending on geographic region and delivery timing. Notably, the contract includes a 5% Minority Business Enterprise participation requirement and provides flexibility for ordering between 85% and 115% of requested salt quantities. Salt will be sourced from multiple mine locations, including Detroit, MI, Fairport, OH, Weeks Island, LA, and Parkersburg, WV, ensuring comprehensive coverage and reliable supply for Ohio's winter road maintenance needs.