EMERGENCY EXTENSION NOTICE: JPMC Rock Salt Emergency

The State of Illinois Central Management Services (CMS) is extending an emergency contract for bulk rock salt procurement under Contract P-102536, with the extension end date moving from November 23, 2026 to June 30, 2027; this is a notice of contract action, not a competitive solicitation opportunity.

The original emergency contract (B-53795) was established August 26 through November 23, 2026 because CMS did not receive bids for 260 of 905 locations under the initial solicitation (B-52513), and one of three major rock salt suppliers declined to quote, creating a supply gap the remaining two suppliers could not fill. The extension continues service through the winter season to protect public safety on state highways. Compass Minerals America, Inc. is the contractor.

The original emergency contract amount was $6,860,013.07 (estimated). The extension document lists no additional expenditure authorization; costs through June 30, 2027 will reflect market conditions and consumption through the extended period.

The contract includes Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation with a 3% goal, allocated between Five Star Hauling, Inc. (1.5%) and Truck King Hauling Contractors, Inc. (1.5%).

Limited rock salt availability due to the previous harsh winter season impacting Midwest and East Coast supply chains, combined with time-sensitive market conditions requiring immediate action to secure favorable pricing before supply and costs shifted, necessitated the extension. CMS determined competitive procurement could not adequately address the emergency conditions. A competitive bid process for calendar year 2027–2028 rock salt procurement is scheduled for March 2027.