Sodium Chloride 2025-2026

The state and local contract opportunity involves the procurement of sodium chloride (rock salt) for winter de-icing maintenance purposes across three Missouri jurisdictions: the City of Jefferson, Cole County, and the City of Holts Summit. The solicitation (IFB4330) seeks a total estimated quantity of 6,150 tons of sodium chloride, with specific requirements of 3,500 tons for Jefferson City, 2,500 tons for Cole County, and 150 tons for Holts Summit. The sodium chloride must meet Missouri State Highway Department standards, with specific chemical composition and gradation requirements. Bids are due by 1:30 p.m. on August 26, 2025, with a public bid opening scheduled for the same date in the City Council Chambers. Delivery expectations include initial deliveries within three days of order and complete order fulfillment within 10 calendar days, with deliveries to be made Monday through Friday during specified hours at designated locations in each jurisdiction.

The procurement allows for cooperative purchasing, with each participating entity reserving the right to independently make awards, place orders, and process payments. Each jurisdiction can increase or decrease their estimated quantity by up to 1,000 tons. The bid emphasizes a preference for U.S. manufactured goods, requiring bidders to certify product origin, pricing firmness, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Six vendors submitted pricing, including Brenntag Mid South Inc, Cargill Inc, Central Salt LLC, Compass Minerals America Inc, Independent Salt Company, and Kansas Salt. The lowest bidder, Kansas Salt, offered a price of $86.49 per ton, resulting in a total potential bid value of $531,913.50 for all three locations. The contract is anticipated to be for a one-year term beginning from the award date, with vendors required to provide unit pricing per ton and the option to indicate prompt payment discounts.