Material Proposal for Rock Salt

The Village of Morton Grove, Illinois is soliciting sealed proposals for the purchase and delivery of rock salt for the 2026-2027 winter season, with proposals due September 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The Village seeks ASTM D 632, Type 1, Grade 1 rock salt suitable for use as a chemical deicer on streets, highways, and alleys. The estimated contract quantity is 3,000 tons, with bidders required to commit to delivering up to 120 percent of the contract amount. The Village guarantees a minimum purchase of 40 percent of the estimated quantity (1,200 tons). Delivery location is 7840 Nagle Avenue, Morton Grove. Trucks must have a capacity between 18 and 21 tons. Minimum order amount is 200 tons with delivery within one to five business days during 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Material will be measured by certified state weighing scales with triplicate shipping tickets provided per delivery.

The contract commences November 1, 2026 and remains in effect through April 30, 2027, unless extended by mutual written agreement. Pricing shall be submitted on a unit price basis per ton, with all costs including loading, transportation from the producer to the delivery location, and unloading included in the quoted price. Illinois sales tax is excluded.

A proposal guaranty in the proper amount is required as specified in the BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Material Proposals. The successful bidder must deposit a contract bond for the full amount of the award at contract execution. Plans and proposal forms are available at the Director of Public Works office for $20.00 or free download from the Village website at https://www.mortongroveil.org/business-development/bids-and-proposals/. The project is funded through Municipal Funds (MFT).