Statewide Water Softener Salt

The State of Missouri has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902201000) for a statewide water softener salt contract covering multiple regions, including Adair County. The procurement seeks vendors to supply various types of water softener salt, specifically Solar Crystal Salt (99.5% to 99.8% pure) in 50 lb bags, bulk Solar Crystal Salt, Crystal Salt-Bulk (97.9% to 98.6% pure), Crystal Salt Type #1 Grade White Salt, and Softener Pellets (99.8% pure). The contract will run from April 25, 2022 through April 24, 2023, with potential for two additional one-year renewal periods. Bid submissions were due by January 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM CST, with deliveries required to various state agencies across six geographical regions: Central, Greater Kansas City, Greater St. Louis, Northeast, Northwest, and Southeast. The solicitation specifies minimum order quantities of 882 bags for bagged salt, 392 bags for softener pellets, and 25 tons for bulk deliveries, with specific purity and quality requirements for each salt type. Vendors must provide firm, fixed unit pricing for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods, with delivery terms of Free On Board Destination and Net 45 Days payment terms.

The procurement does not indicate any specific set-asides or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the solicitation documents. Quantities are substantial, with each region requiring approximately 13,900 fifty-pound bags of Solar Crystal Salt, 2,500 tons of bulk Solar Crystal Salt, 9,700 tons of bulk Crystal Salt, and 17,500 fifty-pound bags of Softener Pellets. While a total contract value is not explicitly stated, the extensive quantities and statewide coverage suggest a significant procurement opportunity. Vendors were required to submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, completing all required exhibits including pricing pages. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each region, with vendors able to bid on any or all regions. Payment will be made through participating state agencies' operating budgets, with an additional requirement for vendors to submit quarterly administrative fee reports based on their sales.