T0213 - Rock Salt, Treated Salt and Solar Salt - Statewide

The State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury Division of Purchase and Property is seeking vendors to provide rock salt, treated salt, and solar salt on a statewide basis for the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) as well as quasi-state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, county colleges, and state colleges. The contract will cover delivery to over 130 locations across the state, with estimated usage ranging from 50 to 12,500 tons per location. Vendors must submit pricing for bulk and bagged products and meet requirements for facilities, equipment, reporting, source of supply, and quality. Quotes are due by June 12, 2020, and the contract term will be for one year with options to extend. Pricing shall be firm for the first 12 months, after which vendors may request one price increase per contract year.

The contract allows for cooperative purchasing by local government entities and includes small business and disabled veteran-owned business set-aside categories. No information is provided on incumbent vendors or the current competitive landscape. The total contract value is not specified, but the State guarantees minimum purchase quantities of 50-70% of estimated amounts for state and quasi-state entities, and 30% for local municipalities.