Request for Bids - Bulk Salt

Fargo Public Schools is issuing a Request for Bids to procure bulk pre-treated rock salt for snow and ice control throughout the school district. The procurement covers a one-year initial pricing period beginning October 2026, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year periods, and bidders must provide pricing in 25-ton increments. The required product specification calls for salt similar or equivalent to "ICE B'GONE MAGIC Treated Salt," consisting of sodium chloride with magnesium chloride and distillers condensed solubles as liquid pretreatments, formulated as granular, dust-free, brown material with a freezing point of -30 degrees Celsius and chemical composition of 98% sodium chloride, 0.6% magnesium chloride, and 0.6% distillers condensed solubles. All deliveries must be coordinated to the Fargo Public Schools Operations Center at 3901 40th Avenue South, Fargo, North Dakota, with no single delivery exceeding 25 tons, and all delivery charges must be included in the bid price. Successful bidders must maintain general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation coverage as required by law, with proof of insurance required prior to contract execution. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications and terms, though the district reserves the right to consider factors beyond price, including suitability to purpose, design, quality, and past service, with preference given to bidders with a local presence. Bids are due May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with legal advertisements published on April 22 and 29, 2026, and board approval scheduled for May 26, 2026; all submissions must be made exclusively through the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) online portal at https://fargok12.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities, and proposals must remain valid for at least 90 days.

No set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or specific organization types are explicitly identified in this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. The actual annual volume of salt needed will be determined by weather conditions rather than a fixed quantity, making the precise contract value difficult to estimate in advance. Bid pricing should exclude sales tax and federal excise tax, as Fargo Public Schools is tax-exempt, and all costs must be incorporated into the per-25-ton pricing submitted. All work must comply with state, federal, and local laws, including OSHA and Fair Labor Standards Act requirements. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids, cancel the request, or negotiate contract terms as deemed appropriate.