Wisconsin Road Salt 2022 - 2023

The Wisconsin Road Salt multi-award vehicle is a state-wide contract designed to facilitate the procurement of sodium chloride (road salt) for winter road maintenance across Wisconsin's 72 counties. This critical contract enables local governments, municipalities, and transportation departments to efficiently purchase road salt at pre-negotiated prices for snow and ice removal operations. The vehicle covers various quantities of road salt, with county-specific allocations ranging from 20 to 89,365 tons, and includes provisions for Emergency Fuel Only (EFO) allocations to address unexpected winter maintenance needs.

The contract was established by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and is currently administered through competitive bidding with two prime contractors: Compass Minerals and Morton Salt. The current contract period runs from July 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024, with a total contract value of approximately $100.6 million. Compass Minerals holds the majority of the awards with 849,109 tons valued at $75.45 million, while Morton Salt was awarded 281,332 tons valued at $25.15 million. Unit prices vary by county, ranging from $76.19 to $114.31 per ton, reflecting local market conditions and delivery distances. The vehicle covers the entire state of Wisconsin and operates as a cooperative purchasing contract, allowing flexible procurement for local and state agencies.