Granular Road Maintenance Salt

The City of Lubbock, Texas is requesting sealed bids for approximately 1,000 tons of granular road maintenance salt under ITB 26-19689-YB, with bids due June 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A local-vendor preference under Texas Local Government Code 271.9051 permits award to local bidders (principal place of business within city limits) whose bid is within 5% of the lowest non-resident bid, provided the contract value is under $500,000 for non-construction purchases.

Rock salt must meet ASTM D632 specifications with minimum 95% sodium chloride content, specified gradation, maximum 3% moisture content, and arrive free-flowing and usable. Delivery is to the City of Lubbock Street Maintenance Department at 502 North Interstate 27, Lubbock, Texas 79403, within 48 hours of purchase order placement and completed within five business days. The City makes no guarantee of minimum or maximum purchase quantities; purchases are on an as-needed basis.

The contract is for an initial one-year term with four optional one-year extensions, automatically renewing unless either party provides 90-day written notice to terminate. Bid prices must remain firm for 60 days minimum and are quoted on an F.O.B. delivered basis including all delivery and packaging costs. Prices are guaranteed for six months upon City approval; thereafter adjustments may be made at the City's discretion based on Consumer Price Index or Product Price Index changes with supporting documentation. The City is tax-exempt; tax must not be included in bids.

Contractors must maintain $1,000,000 commercial general liability per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability limits. Insurance certificates and endorsements are due within 10 business days of award. A Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affidavit of Eligibility (local preference), Contact Person Form, and three customer references (comparable size and scope) must accompany all bid submissions. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Bids may be submitted electronically through the City's Bonfire portal or in hard copy to Marta Alvarez, Director of Purchasing and Contract Management, 1314 Avenue K, Floor 9, Lubbock, TX 79401.