2019-2020 Request for Bids - Rock Salt

The City of Edgerton, Wisconsin is seeking sealed bids for the procurement of rock salt for the 2019-2020 winter season, with a potential purchase of up to 350 tons of standard rock salt treated to prevent caking. This procurement is specifically for snow removal and ice control purposes within Racine County. The rock salt must meet stringent quality specifications, including ASTM-D-632 Type 1, Grade 1 standards, with a minimum sodium chloride content of 95.0 percent and a maximum moisture content of 1.5 percent. Bidders are required to submit proposals on city-provided forms, delivered in a sealed envelope marked "Salt Bids" to Edgerton City Hall by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 2019. All deliveries will be made on an as-needed basis through telephone orders, coordinated with Kevin Gehrke of the Public Works Department, and must be documented with legible scale tickets detailing trucking firm name, gross, tare, and net weights, and delivery date.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations. Delivery of salt is to be F.O.B. to 315 W High St, Edgerton, WI 53534, with bidders required to provide separate pricing for the initial 350-ton requirement and potential additional tonnage. Each delivery vehicle must have a tight, waterproof covering over the entire load, and no reclaimed material will be accepted. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and makes no guarantee of purchasing the full quantity of salt. Proposals will remain valid for 60 days following the bid opening date. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement is designed as a supplemental supply contract, with pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process. Bid packets are available on the City of Edgerton's website or can be obtained by calling 608-884-3341.