RFB 2822-05 Deicing Products

The City of Branson, located in Taney County, Missouri, is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB 2822-05) for bulk deicing products to be used during the 2026 calendar year. The procurement seeks quotes for four specific deicing products: Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt), Enhanced Deicing Salt, Liquid Calcium Chloride Solution, and Liquid Organic Accelerator, with estimated annual usage quantities of 250 tons of Sodium Chloride, 250 tons of Enhanced Deicer, 500 gallons of Liquid Calcium Chloride Solution, and 1,500 gallons of Liquid Organic Accelerator. The bid was issued on September 5, 2025, with responses due on October 6, 2025, at 1:30 PM CST, to be submitted electronically through the Euna OpenBids platform. The bid opening will be publicly broadcast via Microsoft Teams, with vendors able to join using a specific meeting link or conference call number. Evaluation criteria include lowest and best responsible bidder who meets all specified technical requirements, with products required to comply with ASTM, AASHTO, and Missouri Department of Highway standards. Bidders must provide comprehensive product specifications, including MSDS sheets, and demonstrate ability to deliver within three to five calendar days after contact.

The procurement allows for potential "piggy-back" purchases by other public agencies and emphasizes fair and equal opportunity for all bidders. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The City reserves the right to award the contract to two lowest bidders to ensure sufficient product availability during high-demand periods and maintains the ability to inspect products before purchase. Pricing must remain fixed for the entire contract duration, with delivery set as F.O.B. destination, and the total contract value will be dependent on budget appropriations. The City of Branson is tax-exempt and retains flexibility to reduce or increase quantities, retract items from the bid, or terminate the agreement based on budget availability. While no specific budget range was provided, the procurement suggests an anticipated annual spend for deicing products. The contract period runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with potential for future renewals or extensions based on performance and mutual agreement.