Sand & Cinders, De-Icing Delivered

The California Statewide Contract 1-20-56-10-11 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) specifically designed for procuring sand and cinders used in de-icing highway and transportation infrastructure. The contract covers high-quality de-icing materials meeting rigorous technical specifications, including washed sand (A1 specification) and black cinders for winter road maintenance. Targeted primarily for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the IDV allows for procurement of materials with specific grading, durability, moisture content, and turbidity standards across multiple maintenance stations in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

The master IDV is awarded to Sierra Aggregate Co Inc, with the California Department of General Services (DGS) serving as the contracting organization. The contract is effective from August 28, 2020, to August 27, 2025, covering the state of California with a statewide contract type. Pricing for materials ranges from $85.19 to $114.37 per ton for sand and $109.51 to $134.11 per ton for cinders, depending on delivery location. The contract is mandatory for Caltrans and optional for other local governmental agencies, including state universities, K-12 schools, and community colleges, with a 1.25% incentive fee applied to local government transactions.