The City of Little Rock's Public Works Department is seeking to procure bulk rock salt and pretreated bulk rock salt through Invitation to Bid (ITB) Project Number 3047. The procurement is designed to support roadway safety during inclement weather by providing salt for melting snow and ice from city streets. Vendors must supply rock salt meeting Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) specifications for size, purity, and chemical composition, with delivery options including end dump truck or auger to two specific locations: 3313 JE Davis Drive and 11900 Ironton Cut-Off Road. Potential vendors must have a minimum of three years' experience supplying bulk rock salt to municipalities, state agencies, or large commercial clients. Key procurement dates include vendor questions due by September 11, 2025, and proposal submissions due September 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with the contract term running from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The solicitation encourages participation from various business types, with specific attention to minority and women-owned businesses as defined by Arkansas Acts 554 of 1977 and 1080 of 2017. Vendors must complete mandatory certifications, including non-participation in Israel boycotts for contracts over $1,000, certification of non-employment of illegal immigrants for contracts over $25,000, and non-participation in boycotts of energy, fossil fuel, firearms, or ammunition industries for contracts over $75,000. Required insurance includes $1 million in comprehensive general liability, personal injury, and property damage coverage, plus workers' compensation. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the City reserves the right to make multiple awards and allows cooperative use by other governmental entities. Out-of-state businesses must obtain a Little Rock business license for the contract duration, and all vendors must comply with the city's standard terms and conditions, which include provisions for termination, record retention, and compliance with non-discrimination requirements.
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3-Combined Certifications for Contracting.pdf | 163KB | 8/26/25 | ||
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5-Scope of Work - Bulk Rock Salt Purchase.pdf | 487KB | 8/26/25 | ||
4-Business License Requirements.pdf | 63KB | 8/26/25 | ||
2-CLR Standard Terms and Conditions .pdf | 348KB | 8/26/25 |