CONTRACT: Rock Salt and Solar Salt

The State of New Hampshire's Department of Administrative Services has issued Request for Bid (RFB) 3026-26 for rock salt and solar salt procurement across multiple highway districts, targeting state transportation agencies within Cheshire County and other jurisdictions. The bid seeks to establish a contract for salt supply and delivery, with an initial term from October 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The procurement covers six highway districts with estimated annual quantities ranging from 19,550 to 41,925 tons of rock salt and minimal quantities of solar salt. Vendors must meet strict specifications for chemical composition, moisture content, and gradation, with pricing to be evaluated based on lowest cost by section. The bid is due on July 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with a public bid opening conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Comprehensive requirements include detailed quality control measures, emergency preparedness provisions, and specific guidelines for product testing, delivery, storage, and transportation. Potential vendors must provide comprehensive insurance and comply with state regulations.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing the state to retain multiple contractors and modify delivery locations and equipment as needed. While specific award values are not directly stated, the bid documents suggest significant potential volume across multiple districts. Vendors will be subject to potential bonuses and liquidated damages tied to moisture content and delivery performance. The purchasing agent for this bid is Steve Burgess, who can be contacted at NH.Purchasing@das.nh.gov, and interested parties are instructed to visit https://das.nh.gov/purchasing/vendorresources.aspx to access complete bid documents and addendums. Pricing details and unit costs were not definitively specified in the preliminary documents, indicating that final financial terms will be determined through the bidding process. The comprehensive nature of the requirements suggests this is a complex procurement targeting specialized salt suppliers with robust logistical capabilities.