Sodium Chloride Districts 1-5-9-10-11-12

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of sodium chloride (rock salt) for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) across Districts 1, 5, 9, 10, 11, and 12. The KYTC is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for early fill, seasonal fill, and over 120% quantities of sodium chloride, with guaranteed minimum and maximum quantities specified for each district. Deliveries must be made to various county maintenance storage facilities, correctional facilities, and other state agency locations within the designated time periods. The contract will be awarded on a district-by-district basis, with a closing date of June 1, 2023 and a tentative award date of June 16, 2023. The initial contract period will be from the award date through April 30, 2024, with the option to extend for four additional one-year periods.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky will apply preferences for Kentucky resident bidders, qualified nonprofit agencies, and Kentucky Correctional Industries. Vendors must remain in compliance with various Kentucky statutes throughout the contract term and be registered in the Commonwealth's eProcurement system to submit bids electronically. Bidders must also submit an Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors attesting to compliance with campaign finance laws. The total estimated value of the contract opportunity across the six districts is not explicitly provided, but the document outlines the specific tonnages required for each district, ranging from 150 tons in District 9 to 22,500 tons in District 11.