Bulk_Rock_Salt.pdf

INVITATION FOR BID

25-0268-PW

BULK ROCK SALT

City of Florissant

955 Rue St. Francois

Florissant, MO 63031

RELEASE DATE: September 4, 2026

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: September 10, 2026

RESPONSE DEADLINE: October 1, 2026, 12:00 pm

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

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City of Florissant

INVITATION FOR BID

Bulk Rock Salt

I. Introduction II. Project Details

III. Vendor Submissions IV. Pricing Table

Attachments:

A - WORK AUTHORIZATION AFFIDAVIT FOR BUSINESS ENTITIES

B - Instructions to Bidders

C - anti-demonstration-against-israel (1)

D - General Conditions

E - Special Conditions

F - Bid Contract Template

Invitation For Bid #25-0268-PW Title: Bulk Rock Salt

1. Introduction

1.1. Summary

General description: The City of Florissant is seeking a vendor to provide sodium chloride intended to be used as a deicer. Deliveries will made on an as needed basis for the period beginning November 15, 2026 through November 14, 2027.

1.2. Contact Information

Project Contact:

Jason Timme

Street Superintendent

1155 St. Charles St.

Florissant, MO 63031

Email: jtimme@florissantmo.com

Phone: (314) 839-7653

Procurement Contact:

Melanie Bringer

Purchasing

955 Rue St Francois

City Hall

Florissant, MO 63031

Email: mbringer@florissantmo.com

Phone: (314) 839-7621

Department:

Public Works

Department Head:

Jason Timme

Interim Public Works Director

1.3. Timeline

Release Project Date September 4, 2026

Question Submission Deadline September 10, 2026, 12:00pm

Question Response Deadline September 17, 2026, 12:00pm mailto:jtimme@florissantmo.com tel:(314)839-7653 mailto:mbringer@florissantmo.com tel:(314)839-7621

Submission Deadline October 1, 2026, 12:00pm

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2. Project Details

2.1. ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL

The City is accepting electronic bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov by signing up at https://secure.procurenow.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Submit Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

2.2. CLASSIFICATION

This specification cover sodium chloride obtained from natural deposits (rock salt) or produced by man

(evaporated, solar, other) and outlines Type 1 and Grade 1 as follows.

This specification supersedes ASTM-D 632-70, ATM-D 632-72 is the standard used as modified herein. Type 1 - Used primarily as a pavement deicer or as a pavement deicer or in aggregate stabilization.

Grade 1 - Standard graduation (note 1)

Note 1 - Grade 1 provides a particle grading for general application, and found by latest research to be most effective for ice control and skid resistance under most conditions.

Note 2 - The bulk rock delivered shall be treated with anti-caking agent.

2.3. CHEMICAL REQUIREMENT

The sodium chloride shall conform to the following requirement as to chemical composition.

Sodium chloride (NaC1), min. percent . . . . 95.0

2.4. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Grading

Type 1 - The graduation of Type 1 sodium chloride, when tested by means of 1 laboratory sieves, shall conform to the following requirements for particle size distribution.

Weight Precent Passing

Sieve Size Grade 1

3/16" (19.05mm)

1/2" (12.70mm) 100

3/8" (9.51mm) 95 to 100

2.5. PERMISSABLE VARIATION

In the case of sodium chloride sampled after delivery to the purchaser, tolerance from the foregoing specified values shall be allowed as follows:

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Graduation - 5 percentage points on each sieves size, except the 1/2" and 3/8" in Grade 1

Chemical Composition - .5 percentage points

2.6. CONDITION

The sodium chloride shall arrive at the Florissant Public Works Complex in a free-flowing, clean and usable condition, with an anti-caking agent added.

2.7. REJECTION AND REHEARING

• The Sodium Chloride shall be rejected if it fails to conform to any of the requirements of the specification,

• If there is sufficient doubt as to whether the material delivered meets the requirement of these specifications:

- ASTM-D 632-72 Standards will be used to investigate and verify compliance.

2.8. PERIOD OF CONTRACT

Contract shall run for NO VALUE period, effective NO VALUE, with the option to renew for NO VALUE if agreeable to both City and Vendor.

2.9. SHIPPING AND TAXES

All shipping/delivery charges to be included in bid price. These products will be purchased on an “as needed” basis. Please provide all labels for every product for verification of product acceptance. You can also provide additional information for any product that exceeds the specifications.

The City of Florissant is sales tax exempt. Delivery of products is due 1-3 days after order.

3. Vendor Submissions

3.1. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS*

Did you read through and confirm that you met all of the proposal requirements including the sections:

A. Project Details

B. Bidding Instructions

C. Contract

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

3.2. REJECTION OF BIDS*

In submitting this bid, the bidder understands and acknowledges that the right is reserved by the City of

Florissant to reject any and all bids. If written notice of acceptance of this bid is received within forty-five (45) days after the opening of the bids, the bidder agrees to execute and deliver an agreement in the prescribed form within ten days after such agreement is presented.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

3.3. PROPOSAL DOCUMENT(S)*

Please Upload your COMPLETE Proposal here.

*Response required

3.4. DELIVERY*

Delivery will be made on:

Example: xx Days after Order Placed

*Response required

3.5. VENDOR REPRESENTATIVE*

Please provide the name and contact name for your representative for City's account.

*Response required

3.6. SIGNATURER*

Please provide name and title of person who will be signing the contract should your organization be awarded the business.

3.7. CONFIRMATION OF UNDERSTANDING*

The bidder hereby offers to furnish and deliver the articles or services as specified at the terms stated and in strict accordance with the specifications and instructions for bidding which have been read and understood and all of which are made a part of this order.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

3.8. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (COI)*

Please upload your Certificate(s) of Insurance listing the City of Florissant as additional insured. Do not present a blank or incomplete COI.

*Response required

3.9. CONFORMATION OF COST OF WORK*

The bidder hereby proposes to furnish all materials on the completed line items in the bid pricing table for the unit cost amounts shown on the completed line items in the bid pricing table.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

3.10. REJECTION OF BIDS*

In submitting this bid, the bidder understands and acknowledges that the right is reserved by the City of

Florissant to reject any and all bids. If written notice of acceptance of this bid is received within forty-five (45) days after the opening of the bids, the bidder agrees to execute and deliver an agreement in the prescribed form within ten days after such agreement is presented.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

3.11. CONFIRMATION OF UNDERSTANDING*

The bidder hereby offers to furnish and deliver the articles or services as specified at the terms stated and in strict accordance with the specifications, instruction, and general conditions of bidding which have been read and understood and all of which are made a part of this order.

Please confirm:

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

3.12. AMERICAN MADE PRODUCTS*

Your confirmation below indicates that you, the Bidder, have exhausted every effort to file a bid/quotation using American made products to fulfill the requirements of the bid and have done so whenever the quality and price are comparable with other Non-American made goods.

Please confirm here:

*Response required

3.13. CONFIRMATION ON NON-COLLUSION*

Bidder certifies that this bid is made without any previous understanding, agreement or connection with any person or firm, or corporation making a bid for the same items, and is in all respects fair without outside control, collusion, fraud or otherwise illegal action.

By checking that you confirm you agree no outside control, collusion, fraud or otherwise illegal action has transpired.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

3.14. BID SECURITY

Each bid must be accompanied by a deposit of not less than 5% of the amount of the bid. The deposit shall consist of a certified check, cashier's check or a bid bond, payable to the City of Florissant or your bid will be rejected.

3.14.1. BID BOND FORM*

Please indicate which form you will submit, Bid Bond, Certified checks or Cashier's Check

☐ Bid Bond

☐ Certified check

☐ Cashier's Check

*Response required

3.14.2. BID BOND*

Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified cashier’s check, or bid bond, in the amount of not less than

5%, payable to the City of Florissant, as a guarantee that the bidder, if its bid is accepted, will promptly execute the Contract. The bidder shall guarantee the total bid price for a period of 60 days from the date of the bid opening.

Please scan and upload a copy of your bid bond/cashier's check. Bidder must also MAIL bid guarantee with a postmarked date no later thanThursday, October 1, 2026 addressed to:

City of Florissant

Melanie Bringer

955 Rue St Francois

Florissant,MO63031

Please have the Bidder Name, Contract Title ("Bulk Rock Salt"), and Contract Number ("25-0268-PW") listed clearly on the outside of the envelope.

3.14.3. PERFORMANCE BOND*

A performance bond in an amount equivalent to 100% of the contract price must be furnished and executed by the successful bidder.

Please confirm you understand this statement

4. Pricing Table

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 1 more/less 1,000 tons rock salt - type

1, grade 1 (+/-500 tons) f.o.b.

Florissant, MO price per ton to include all cost (unloading barge, stockpile, trucking, etc)

1 ton

TOTAL

4. Pricing Table