Sand & Cinders, De-Icing

The California Statewide Contract 1-20-56-10-07 provides a comprehensive Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for sand and cinders de-icing materials, specifically designed to support highway maintenance and winter road safety operations. The contract covers eight distinct specification types of de-icing materials (A, A1, A2, B, C, D, G, and H), each with precise technical requirements including grading, durability, moisture content, and turbidity standards. These materials are intended for use by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and are available for optional participation by local governmental agencies such as state universities, community colleges, and K-12 school systems.

The master IDV is awarded to Sierra Aggregate Co. Inc. and is administered by the California Department of General Services (DGS) Statewide Procurement division. The contract has a performance period from August 28, 2020, to August 27, 2025, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. Geographically, the contract initially covers Districts 6 and 7, encompassing Los Angeles and Kern Counties, with delivery pricing ranging from $43.75 to $90.81 per ton depending on location and material type. As a Small Business (100% SB participation) contract, it offers F.O.B. destination pricing with no minimum order requirement and mandates delivery within two calendar days of order receipt.