MDOT Salt_Quantities-FY2026-Final-Purchases.xlsx

The document is an Excel spreadsheet from the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) detailing rock salt procurement quantities for Fiscal Year 2026, covering an estimated 135,650 tons of road salt distributed across five geographical areas. The procurement is structured through Request for Quotations (RFQ) #17A 250507*0248, with quotations due on May 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time, and the contract term running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The salt quantities are broken down by specific delivery locations within Areas 1-5, with each area having an initial fill requirement ranging from 5,220 to 8,840 tons, and total estimated quantities varying between 12,600 and 30,500 tons per area.

The procurement requires salt meeting strict specifications, including a minimum 95% sodium chloride composition, specific gradation standards, moisture content not exceeding 1%, and an anti-caking agent. Pricing must be submitted with "Free on Board (FOB) - Destination" terms, with the state evaluating lowest bidders per line item and reserving the right to assess penalties for salt not meeting detailed specifications. The procurement strategy allows for multiple vendor awards, with vendors not required to submit pricing for all areas but must be capable of servicing all facilities within their chosen areas. While no specific set-aside designations are outlined, vendors must demonstrate substantial infrastructure capabilities, including adequate salt stockpile locations, comprehensive references, and sufficient trucking capabilities, with new vendors subject to additional qualification requirements.