Category 4C Snow and Ice Control Chemicals

The State of Idaho, specifically the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) through the Division of Purchasing, is soliciting bids for Category 4C Snow and Ice Control Chemicals for Districts 1, 2, and 4. The procurement involves the purchase and delivery of snow and ice control chemical products on an as-needed basis, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 1,500 to 7,600 tons per district. Vendors must provide fully burdened pricing per ton, including freight, and are not required to bid on all districts. The chemicals must be from the most current Clear Roads (PNS) Qualified Products List, and deliveries must occur Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM local time. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for four additional one-year terms. Bids must be submitted electronically via IPRO POWERED BUY LUMA by October 2, 2023, with a public bid opening occurring the following business day. Evaluation will be conducted on an all-or-none basis by ITD District, with pricing and ability to meet delivery requirements serving as primary assessment criteria.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation are explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. The contract covers Kootenai County and other Idaho districts, allowing broad participation from qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors are identified in the materials. Vendors must provide certificates of insurance, including commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage, with the State of Idaho and its agencies named as additional insureds. While precise award values are not specified, the documents indicate significant potential volume, with districts maintaining between 1,472 and 2,321 lane miles and 180 to 290 bridges. Vendors can propose price increase percentages if order quantities exceed 20% of estimated annual amounts, providing flexibility in pricing mechanisms. The procurement represents a critical infrastructure support contract for snow and ice management across multiple Idaho transportation districts.