POTASSIUM ACETATE DE-ICER (CF7 or equal)

This is a solicitation from the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) to acquire a vendor to provide Potassium Acetate De-Icer (CF7 or equal) for the upcoming winter season. The contract term will be from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, with the option to renew for up to two additional 12-month periods. Bids are due by August 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM CT. The solicitation covers the jurisdictions of Burleigh County, Cass County, Traill County, Bismarck City, and Fargo City. The successful vendor must meet detailed specifications for the de-icer product, including requirements for solids, moisture content, corrosion inhibitor, pH, specific gravity, pounds per gallon, water miscibility, viscosity, and freezing point. Pricing must be provided on a per-gallon basis, FOB the designated delivery locations. The award will be made to the responsible bidder with the lowest priced, responsive bid.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor, if any, is not identified. The total estimated annual quantity for the Bismarck and Fargo Districts is 9,000 to 12,000 gallons, but the specific award value or budget range is not provided.