Sand & Cinders, De-Icing

The California Statewide Contract 1-20-56-10-06B provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for Sand & Cinders De-Icing materials across multiple state and local governmental agencies. The contract covers eight different specifications of de-icing materials (A, A1, A2, B, C, D, G, and H) designed to provide effective traction and winter road maintenance. Intended for use by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), California State Universities, University of California systems, K-12 schools, and community colleges, the contract allows for the procurement of sand and cinders with specific technical requirements including precise grading, durability specifications, moisture content limits, and turbidity standards.

Sierra Aggregate Co Inc is the prime contractor for this Statewide Contract, which was awarded by the Department of General Services (DGS) - Statewide Procurement on August 28, 2020, with a contract completion date of August 27, 2025. The contract covers the entire state of California and is mandatory for Caltrans while remaining optional for other local governmental agencies. The contract type is a statewide indefinite delivery vehicle with a uniform pricing structure of $120.96 per ton for de-icing materials. Additional contract features include options for two one-year extensions, a two-calendar-day delivery requirement, and no minimum order constraints, providing flexibility for participating agencies in managing their winter road maintenance needs.