Supply of Bulk Rock Salt and Liquid Brine Solution

Columbia Association is requesting bids for bulk rock salt and liquid brine solution delivery for the 2026-2027 winter season under IFB 27-11, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via PlanetBids. Columbia Association has established a procurement goal to award 23 percent of eligible contract dollars to Minority Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Business Enterprises, and Disabled-Owned Business Enterprises certified by the State of Maryland, Howard County, or the City of Baltimore.

All products must meet or exceed ASTM Specification D 632. Estimated consumption is 200 to 300 tons of bulk rock salt and 12,000 gallons of liquid brine solution annually on an as-needed basis. Bulk rock salt is priced per ton based on 20-ton truck deliveries; liquid brine solution is priced per gallon based on 2,500-gallon deliveries. Delivery must be completed within 48 hours of request to the CA Community Operations Center at 9450 Gerwig Lane, Columbia, Maryland. All pricing must be quoted FOB Destination and include State of Maryland sales tax at six percent, delivery charges, and estimated delivery time.

The initial contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement. Pricing shall remain firm for the initial contract term; renewal pricing may be adjusted based on Consumer Price Index changes, capped at three percent annually with supporting documentation. Columbia Association reserves the right to award the base bid for bulk rock salt only, both products to one vendor, or to make independent awards to different vendors for each product. Quantities stated are estimates only and do not guarantee minimum or maximum purchase volumes. Bidders must submit pricing on the mandatory Pricing Schedule Bid Form and certify their status if MBE, WBE, or DBE certified.