CRFQ DOT2600000016 Specifications.pdf

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is issued by the West Virginia Purchasing Division on behalf of the West Virginia Division of Highways for the procurement of Solar Salt. The solicitation establishes an open-ended contract for the delivery of Solar Salt, F.O.B. specified storage locations throughout the state. The Solar Salt will be used for producing brine solution to aid in snow removal and ice control across West Virginia. The contract will require the vendor to provide Solar Salt that meets specific technical specifications, including a minimum of 95% sodium chloride content, precise particle size distribution, and low insoluble material content.

The pricing for the contract will be determined per ton of Solar Salt, with vendors required to complete a pricing pages attachment (ATT A) detailing their proposed rates. The document outlines comprehensive requirements for vendor performance, including mandatory testing and verification of product quality, delivery timelines, and potential liquidated damages for non-compliance. Emergency orders can be placed with expedited delivery, and designated emergency requests will be paid at 1.50 times the vendor's bid price. The contract includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing other public agencies to potentially utilize the contract pricing upon approval from the West Virginia Purchasing Division Director.