Sand & Cinders, De-Icing

The California Statewide Contract 1-20-56-10-03C is a specialized Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on procuring sand and de-icing materials for transportation and maintenance operations. The contract covers multiple specification types of sand and cinders (A, A1, A2, B, C, D, G, and H) designed specifically for highway de-icing purposes across various California geographical regions, including the Lake Tahoe Basin. Procurement entities can utilize this contract to acquire high-quality sand materials that meet strict technical requirements, including specific grading standards, moisture content limits, turbidity specifications, and durability indices.

The IDV is awarded to Dan Palmer Trucking Inc. and is administered by the California Department of General Services (DGS) Statewide Procurement division. The contract has a five-year performance period from August 28, 2020, to August 27, 2025, with coverage spanning the entire state of California. Eligible participants include the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), California State Universities, University of California system, K-12 schools, and community colleges. The contract type is a mandatory statewide contract for Caltrans and optional for other local governmental agencies, with specific pricing established for sand delivery to designated locations, including precise per-ton rates for different sand sources.