Sand & Cinders

The California Statewide Contract 1-20-56-10-02F provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for sand and cinders de-icing materials primarily used by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and optional for other local governmental agencies. The contract covers eight different types of sand and cinder specifications (A, A1, A2, B, C, D, G, and H), designed to meet precise technical requirements for winter road maintenance. Specific materials are engineered to address varied environmental conditions, with detailed specifications including grading, durability, moisture content, and particle size requirements, particularly for regions like the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The contract is awarded to Advantage Paving & Excavating Inc. and is managed by the Department of General Services (DGS) Statewide Procurement Division. The contract period runs from August 28, 2020, to August 27, 2025, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. Geographically focused on California, specifically Siskiyou County, the contract allows delivery of sand at multiple locations with pricing ranging from $38.50 to $48.50 per ton. As a California-certified Small Business contract, it offers F.O.B. destination pricing with no minimum order requirement and includes a 1.25% incentive fee for transactions by local governmental agencies.