MDOT Salt_Quantities-FY2026-Final-Purchases.xlsx

This is a Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) Excel spreadsheet detailing the estimated rock salt quantities for Fiscal Year 2026, covering five distinct geographical areas across the state. The document provides a comprehensive breakdown of salt delivery quantities for 75 different delivery locations, ranging from 69 to 4,000 tons per location, with a total estimated statewide salt quantity of 135,650 tons. Each area (Areas 1-5) has specific delivery locations and estimated initial fill quantities, with some locations having designated "Initial Fill" quantities that are pre-delivered before November 1st.

The spreadsheet reveals a strategic salt procurement plan with nuanced regional distribution, where locations are categorized into five areas, each with specific allocation strategies. The total estimated initial fill for all areas is 43,260 tons, with Area 2 having the highest initial fill at 8,830 tons and Area 5-B having the lowest at 5,220 tons. Notably, some locations are associated with state road contractors (municipal or private), which is denoted by double asterisks. The document serves as a detailed planning tool for MaineDOT's winter road maintenance salt procurement, demonstrating a methodical approach to ensuring adequate salt supplies across diverse geographical regions of Maine.