Water Softener Salt - Statewide

The State of Missouri has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for a statewide contract to procure water softener salt for various state agencies. The solicitation seeks multiple types of water softener salt products, including solar salt pellets, solar crystal salt, crystal salt (in both bagged and bulk quantities), and specialty softener pellets across six geographic regions: Central, Greater Kansas City, Greater St. Louis, Northeast, Northwest, and Southeast. The required products have specific purity requirements ranging from 97.9% to 99.8%, with quantities varying from 1,600 to 12,000 bags per item and 130 to 350 tons for bulk deliveries. Minimum order quantities are established at 882 bags for most products and 25 tons for bulk salt, with all deliveries to be made free on board (FOB) destination. The bid period runs from March 29, 2019, to April 15, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT, with vendors required to provide firm, fixed pricing for the initial contract period and two potential one-year renewal periods. Bidders must be able to service all counties within the regions they choose to bid on and provide brand/stock numbers for their products.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no mentioned preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises. Payment terms are set at net 45 days, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) for each region and product type. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant procurement across multiple state agencies. The contract period is set for one year from the date of award, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Vendors must be capable of meeting the strict product specifications, including purity levels and packaging requirements, and demonstrate the ability to consistently supply the required quantities across the designated regions of Missouri.