Deicer (ICE melt) 50 LB bag, magnesium chloride

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Division of Purchases and Supply is requesting bids for magnesium chloride de-icer in 50-pound plastic bags under IFB 127625, with sealed electronic bids due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and public bid opening at 2:05 p.m. EST the same day. The contract includes a 42% small business subcontracting goal, and all contractors must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

The product must be magnesium chloride pellets, crystals, or flakes formulated as MgCl2·6H2O with MgCl2 content of 39.2% to 47.5%, packed in 50-pound plastic bags with retail labeling and UPC bar coding. Chemical composition ranges are specified for potassium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, sulfate, and lithium. Pre-approved brands include Dead Sea Works/Dead Sea Mag and MGCL. Delivery must occur within 21 calendar days after receipt of order unless the bidder specifies an alternative timeframe. Bidders must submit bid samples upon request within five business days.

Approximate annual usage is 18 truckloads with minimum order quantity in truckload quantities. Delivery is F.O.B. to the Virginia Distribution Center in Sandston, Virginia, with all freight charges included and no extra charges permitted. The initial contract term is two years from the date of award, with three additional optional one-year renewal periods. Bid prices shall be firm unit prices quoted on a lot basis. Price escalations are permitted only after 180 days following the effective contract date, based on documented increases in the Producers Price Index for salt and limited to the percentage increase in active ingredients, with 30-day advance notification required.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. An optional pre-bid teleconference is scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST via Microsoft Teams. All bids remain valid for 60 days after submission. Contractors exceeding $100,000 must submit quarterly reports on DSBSD-certified subcontractor utilization; those exceeding $200,000 must submit monthly reports on all subcontractor use.