NIGP 33554: Muriate of Potash (Potassium Chloride)

NIGP 33554 Muriate of Potash (Potassium Chloride), an Item code, describes road maintenance salt and related de-icing products that state and local governments procure for snow and ice control on municipal infrastructure. Recent solicitations under this code show cities purchasing granular rock salt meeting ASTM D632 standards with minimum 95 percent sodium chloride content, specified gradation, maximum 3 percent moisture content, and free-flowing usable condition. The City of Lubbock, Texas has emerged as an active buyer, issuing competitive sealed ITBs for approximately 1,000 tons of granular road maintenance salt on a multi-year contract with annual renewal options. Issuing bodies under this code are typically municipal public works and street maintenance departments; the geographic spread of recent activity reflects cold-weather jurisdictions with seasonal snow and ice control needs.

The City of Lubbock, Texas posted ITB 26-19689-YB on May 24, 2026, with bids due June 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., seeking 1,000 tons of granular road maintenance salt for delivery to the City Street Maintenance Department. The contract carries a one-year initial term with four optional one-year automatic renewal extensions, F.O.B. delivered pricing including all delivery and packaging, and a 60-day price guarantee with potential quarterly adjustments thereafter based on Consumer Price Index or Product Price Index. The City applies a local-vendor preference under Texas Local Government Code 271.9051, permitting local bidders (principal place of business within city limits) to win if within 5 percent of the lowest non-resident bid, and also considers HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) goals in award decisions. Delivery must occur within 48 hours of purchase order placement and be completed within five business days. Contractors must carry $1 million commercial general liability per occurrence with $2 million aggregate, $1 million automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation with $1 million employer's liability coverage, with the City named as additional insured.