ITB - 2025 Bulk Ice Control Rock Salt

The City of Knoxville and participating entities are seeking to procure bulk ice control rock salt through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the 2025 winter season. The procurement is specifically for rock salt to be used in snow and ice removal operations, with a requirement that the salt contains an anti-caking ingredient. The salt will be purchased in tons and must be available for delivery from October 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. This is a fixed-price agreement, with the critical understanding that quantities are not guaranteed. The solicitation allows for potential multiple vendor awards to ensure adequate salt availability and mitigate potential supply chain disruptions. The bid (ID: 6866ce4cfb0da0ad340a4076) was posted on July 2, 2025, with proposals due by July 24, 2025. Vendors are advised that ordered quantities may be divided among awarded suppliers to address potential logistical challenges.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the contract opportunity details. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of supplying bulk rock salt meeting the specified requirements. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the solicitation indicates that the City and participating agencies reserve the right to award the contract to multiple suppliers. This approach suggests flexibility in vendor selection and a strategic method to ensure consistent salt supply during the winter season. The contract does not specify a precise budget range or total award value, instead focusing on the ability of vendors to provide salt as needed throughout the specified delivery period. Potential bidders should be prepared to offer competitive pricing and demonstrate reliable delivery capabilities across Knox County and participating jurisdictions.