Bagged De-Icing Materials 50 lb. bags - Supplement

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of General Services is soliciting bids on bagged de-icing materials (calcium chloride, 50 lb. bags) as a supplement to IFB 6100060797 and 6100061430, with bids due August 25, 2026. This procurement is restricted to bidders certified as Small Businesses through DGS's self-certification process under Executive Order 2011-09 — only certified small businesses are eligible to submit and compete.

The scope covers calcium chloride in 50 lb. bags conforming to PCID 1178 specifications, with minimum film and seam tensile strength of 2,000 PSI. Materials will be distributed across four PennDOT Districts: District Four (880 bags annually), District Five (3,520 bags), District Six (3,520 bags), and District Eight (9,680 bags), totaling 17,200 bags annually. Minimum order quantity is one full truckload (approximately 840–896 bags per line item). Deliveries must commence within five calendar days of purchase order receipt and be completed within five business days. The supplier must notify the receiving location within 24 hours of delivery and provide lift-gate service at no more than $50 per pallet if required. Delivery is FOB Destination to any Commonwealth agency or COSTARS member location within the assigned district.

Pricing is submitted on a per-bag basis and adjusted quarterly on the first business day of October, January, and April based on the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index for Truck Transportation (series PCU484, base index 183.9 as of June 2024), with adjustments applied only if the percentage difference exceeds ±2%.

Awards will be made by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; DGS reserves the right not to award any or all items. Required submittals include completed reciprocal limitations act requirements, supplier contact information, lobbying certification, worker protection and investment certification, Iran free procurement certification, material safety data sheets, and proof of active DGS Small Business certification. Contact: Joslyn J. Thomas, DGS Bureau of Procurement, (717) 425-5043, Joslthomas@pa.gov.