Attachment_2_-_Bid_Specification_6810-TS-0300849.pdf
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- De-Icing Road Salt
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- 0000037951
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- California
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This is a Bid Specification document issued by the State of California Department of General Services, Procurement Division for a statewide de-icing road salt contract. The solicitation seeks qualified firms to establish a multi-year contract for the delivery and supply of de-icing road salt to locations throughout California. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year extensions available. The method of award is all-or-none, meaning the successful bidder will supply all state requirements. Use of the contract is mandatory for all State of California departments, while other state departments and local governmental agencies may utilize the agreement on an optional basis. The specification document contains detailed requirements, technical standards, and bidding instructions necessary for interested vendors to prepare and submit compliant proposals.
The bid specification establishes the technical and operational parameters for de-icing road salt supply, including quality standards, delivery requirements, and performance expectations. The contract is available for statewide use across multiple delivery locations and service areas. Interested bidders should review the complete solicitation package available through the state's procurement process for specific pricing instructions, payment terms, quantity requirements, and other material terms governing the selection and award process.
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| Attachment_1_-_Pricing_Workbook.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| APP_Cover_Page.docx | DOCX document | |
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State of California Technical Specification
Road Deicers
Attachment 2
6810-TS-0300849
Event#0000037951
Leija, T Page 1 of 2 Apr 15, 2026
1.0 SCOPE
The specification herein describes the requirements for Road Deicers by the State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to remove ice and snow from California roads and highways.
2.0 Codes, Regulations, and Standards
Specifications, standards and regulations referenced in this section are part of this specification.
2.1 INDUSTRY STANDARDS
2.1.1 ASTM E534-18 - Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Sodium Chloride
2.1.2 ASTM C136/C136M-19 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
2.1.3 California Test 202 – Method of Tests for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates (Caltrans)
2.1.4 Clear Roads Snow and Ice Control Chemical Product Program v2020 updated April 2026
3.0 Requirements
3.1 General
3.1.1 Salt shall be delivered to Caltrans in a free flowing and usable condition free of foreign material not defined by this specification.
3.1.2 Moisture content upon delivery shall not exceed 3% by weight.
3.2 Treated Salt (bulk and tote)
3.2.1 Chemical composition shall contain a minimum of 99 percent sodium chloride, as determined using the test methods in ASTM E534-18.
3.2.2 Salt shall conform to the following sieve analysis per California Test 202:
Sieve Size #30 1/2” Percent Pass 0-15% 95-100%
3.2.3 Salt shall be treated with Yellow Prussiate of Soda (YPS) as an anti-caking agent. YPS shall be thoroughly blended with the salt between 50ppm and 100ppm.
State of California Technical Specification
Road Deicers
Attachment 2
6810-TS-0300849
Event#0000037951
Leija, T Page 2 of 2 Apr 15, 2026
3.3 Untreated Salt (bulk and tote)
3.3.1 Chemical composition shall contain a minimum of 90 percent sodium chloride for bulk untreated salt and 99 percent sodium chloride for tote untreated salt, as determined using the test methods in ASTM E534-18
3.3.2 Salt shall conform to the following sieve analysis per California Test 202:
Sieve Size #30 1/2” Percent Pass 0-15% 95-100%
3.3.3 Salt shall be washed to remove impurities.
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