Sodium Chloride treated with Liquid Magnesium Chloride (Salt Bid 2025)

The City of Bloomington, Indiana, through its Board of Public Works, is soliciting sealed bids for 8,000 tons (more or less) of Sodium Chloride treated with Liquid Magnesium Chloride for Lake County. The procurement is specifically targeting road de-icing salt with stringent technical specifications, including requirements for sodium chloride purity, moisture content, and particle size distribution. Bidders must submit comprehensive vendor-certified product data sheets and meet detailed technical specifications for both the salt and the liquid magnesium chloride treatment. The electronic bid submission is due by Noon (EST) on Monday, August 11, 2025, with bids to be publicly opened and read aloud during a Board of Public Works work session on the same day. The contract will cover the calendar year from the date of award, with potential for up to two one-year renewals contingent upon mutual written agreement. A 5% bid bond is required, and bidders must comply with federal equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination laws, submit a Contract Compliance Certification form, and potentially provide a Living Wage Affidavit.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The current Living Wage rate is established at $16.22 per hour, with potential additional health insurance contributions of up to $2.43. While the specific award value is not directly stated, the procurement is for 8,000 tons of treated salt, which suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability to meet the precise salt and liquid magnesium chloride treatment specifications. The procurement allows for potential multi-year contract extensions, providing potential long-term opportunity for the successful vendor. The comprehensive technical requirements and detailed specification sheets indicate a rigorous evaluation process focused on product quality, performance, and compliance with municipal de-icing standards.