Sand & Cinders, De-Icing

The California Statewide Contract 1-20-56-10-09C is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) specifically designed for procuring sand and cinders de-icing materials for state transportation and local government entities. The contract covers multiple specification types of de-icing materials (A, A1, A2, B, C, D, G, and H) with precise technical requirements, including grading standards, moisture content limits, and specific testing methodologies. These materials are primarily intended for winter road maintenance, particularly in mountainous regions like the Lake Tahoe Basin, enabling California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and other governmental agencies to effectively manage winter road conditions.

Black Point Cinders Inc. is the prime contractor for this statewide contract, which was awarded by the California Department of General Services (DGS) Statewide Procurement division on August 28, 2020, with a contract performance period through August 27, 2025. The contract covers the entire State of California and is classified as a Statewide Contract, with optional participation for local governmental agencies including California State Universities, University of California system, K-12 schools, and community colleges. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the pricing worksheet indicates unit prices ranging from $36.32 to $63.41 per ton for de-icing cinders, with delivery to various maintenance stations across different California counties.