Bagged De-Icing Materials (50 lb. bags)

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of General Services, is seeking a contract for Bagged De-Icing Materials consisting of 50-pound bags of calcium chloride. This procurement opportunity targets PennDOT Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9, with bidders required to provide pricing for either calcium chloride pellets or flakes. The solicitation requires vendors to submit a comprehensive bid package including a 50# Bag De-Icing Bid Sheet, State of Manufacture Chart, Material Safety Data Sheet, and various certifications. Bidders must provide a delivered price per district, with awards being made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each district. The solicitation is electronically submitted through the PA Supplier Portal, with a firm due date of July 23, 2018 at 3:30 PM. The contract term is set for one year, with the potential for up to three one-year renewal options, and includes a minimum truckload delivery of approximately 850 bags per order.

The procurement opportunity includes several set-aside and diversity considerations, including provisions for small businesses and small diverse businesses. Contractors can qualify for reduced administrative fees if they are certified as a Department of General Services Self-Certified Small Business ($500) or a Small Diverse Business ($166), compared to the standard $1,500 fee. The contract is available through the COSTARS cooperative purchasing program, allowing registered local public procurement units to utilize the contract. Vendors must comply with additional requirements, including the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferences for Pennsylvania-made goods, and the Iran Free Procurement Certification for contracts valued at $1,000,000 or more. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the solicitation indicates a substantial annual requirement across multiple PennDOT districts, suggesting a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor(s).