NIGP 19040: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons: Methylene Chloride, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, etc.

NIGP 19040 Chlorinated Hydrocarbons: Methylene Chloride, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, Etc., an Item code, does not match the actual procurement activity posted under this code. The City of Lubbock, Texas has solicited approximately 1,000 tons of granular road maintenance salt (rock salt for snow and ice control) under ITB 26-19689-YB, with bids due June 10, 2026. State and local governments buying under this code are primarily sourcing rock salt and similar de-icing and road maintenance compounds for winter operations, not chlorinated hydrocarbons. The work involves supply and delivery of granular bulk materials meeting ASTM D632 specifications (minimum 95 percent sodium chloride, specified gradation, maximum 3 percent moisture), with delivery timelines of 48 hours from purchase order placement and completion within five business days. Issuing bodies include municipal street maintenance departments. Contractors must provide commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, and workers' compensation at statutory limits with $1 million employer's liability coverage, with the City named as additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis. Contract terms span one year with four optional one-year automatic renewal extensions; pricing remains firm for a minimum of 60 days from bid opening, with adjustments thereafter permitted based on Consumer Price Index or Product Price Index changes supported by quarterly documentation.

The City of Lubbock, Texas is the identifiable repeat buyer in the recent opportunities block, and activity is concentrated in Texas. The Lubbock ITB permits award to local vendors (principal place of business within city limits) whose bids fall within 5 percent of the lowest non-resident bid when the contract value is under $500,000 for non-construction purchases. The City reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible bidder or the bidder offering best value considering price, quality, reputation, and delivery capability. Bids may be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal or in hard copy to the Director of Purchasing and Contract Management. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. The City makes no guarantee of minimum or maximum purchase quantities; purchases are on an as-needed basis and the City reserves the right to terminate with 30 days' written notice or immediately if vendors fail to meet delivery timelines.