Road Salt

Parkway School District is issuing a competitive invitation for bid to procure bulk treated road salt with anti-caking additives on an as-needed basis under a blanket purchase order agreement for the 2025-2026 snow season. The district seeks qualified distributors capable of supplying approximately 300 tons or $20,000 worth of road salt, delivered in 25-ton lots to the Buildings and Grounds Department in Creve Coeur, Missouri, with F.O.B. destination pricing that includes all freight, shipping, handling, and fuel surcharges. Deliveries must be accepted between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and inclement weather. Vendors must be registered to do business in Missouri and are expected to provide comprehensive documentation including a W-9, business references, and an Affidavit of Non-Collusion affirming independent bid development without collusion. The district will evaluate proposals based on lowest and best bid criteria, considering specification compliance, vendor capability to maintain adequate inventory, prior experience, and financial strength. Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2025, with bids due electronically through the Parkway School District Bonfire Portal by October 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST, and evaluation scheduled for October 28, 2025.

Vendors must comply with the Federal Work Authorization Program (E-Verify) requirements under Missouri Revised Statute 285.530, with enrollment mandatory for any awarded contract exceeding $5,000, and failure to comply constituting a material breach. The district maintains non-discrimination policies and procurement preferences for domestic products, particularly U.S. and Missouri-based suppliers. Vendors are required to provide various services including cash discounts for early payment options, willingness to extend credit terms to other local school districts, credit card payment acceptance, and fax order capabilities, with a designated representative for ongoing communication. No incumbent vendor information or current contractor listings are specified in the procurement documents. The agreement term is twelve months with the district reserving the right to extend for an additional month under the same terms and conditions, and vendors have the option to propose multi-year agreements with the ability to terminate after the first year without penalty. The estimated procurement value is approximately $20,000, though the district explicitly disclaims any guarantee of purchase quantities.