Water Softener Salt

The Texas Term Contract 775-A1 is a state-level indefinite delivery vehicle for water softener salt procurement, specifically focused on supplying evaporated sodium chloride pellets in 80-pound bags to various Texas Highway Districts. The contract enables the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division to acquire water softener salt for infrastructure maintenance, with detailed specifications including minimum order quantities of 510-882 bags per truckload and precise delivery requirements for different highway districts across the state.

The master IDV is managed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with United Salt Corporation serving as the prime contractor. The contract is a term contract with a comprehensive performance period from various award dates through July 31, 2026. Geographic coverage includes multiple Texas Highway Districts (4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 16, 17, 25), with delivery locations spanning facilities such as the Beeville Distribution Center, TDCJ Facilities Central Warehouse, and various unit maintenance facilities. The contract type ensures flexible procurement with tax-exempt status under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).

The contract features numerous awards with varying cumulative values, ranging from $3,728.10 to $27,518.40. These awards consistently involve truckload or bulk bag deliveries of water softener salt, with unit prices fluctuating between $5.97 and $8.47 per bag depending on the specific highway district. Most awards specify delivery within 7-20 days after order receipt, with strict delivery window instructions (typically 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM). The multiple awards demonstrate a strategic, decentralized approach to salt procurement across different Texas state facilities, ensuring consistent supply and potentially leveraging regional pricing variations.