Potassium Acetate

The State of Nevada Department of Transportation is seeking competitive pricing for Potassium Acetate Liquid Deicer Agent through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) under a single open-term contract. The solicitation was posted on March 11, 2026, with a submission deadline and opening date of April 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Vendors must provide potassium acetate meeting specific in-service criteria, including clear liquid composition with a minimum of 50.0% potassium acetate content, a freeze point of -76°F (-60°C), and a flash point greater than 100°C. Successful bidders must submit source-specific representative samples upon award and provide testing reports from an independent Nevada-certified laboratory analyzing total phosphorous and total nitrogen in compliance with 40 CFR Part 136 as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit prior to product delivery. Bid prices must remain firm for the entire contract period with no price increases honored, and the contract period runs from the date of award through April 30, 2026. Required qualifications include maintaining a Commercial General Liability Insurance policy in the amount of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence throughout the contract term, and vendors must be able to comply with all state and federal non-discrimination laws and OSHA standards.

Nevada-based businesses may claim a five percent price preference if they certify that a majority of goods are produced in Nevada, and veteran-owned businesses with service-connected disabilities may receive a five percent preference on contracts ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. The State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will not consider "all or none" bids. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The standard terms and conditions governing this procurement specify that commodities must be new only, with used, refurbished, or demo equipment rejected, and pricing is generally quoted FOB Destination with freight prepaid. The State will pay within 30 to 45 days upon receipt of invoice and agency approval, with electronic payment as the default method. No specific award value or budget range is listed in the available documentation; vendors should contact Chuy Ampudia, Purchasing Officer, at Campudia@admin.nv.gov for additional information regarding pricing expectations or contract specifications.