Award
Arkansas Department Of Transportation Ardot #H-26-200K
Supply contract for furnishing Pretreated Rock Salt, Rock Salt, & Calcium Chloride
Recipient
Multiple vendors including Central Salt, LLC; Oakley Fertilizer, Inc; Hutchinson Salt Company; Scotwood Industries, LLC; Compass Minerals America Inc.
Awarded
October 08, 2025
Identifier
H-26-200K
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) awarded a statewide supply contract (H-26-200K) for snow and ice control materials, including pretreated rock salt, bulk rock salt, and calcium chloride, covering the period from October 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026. The contract involves multiple vendors such as Central Salt, LLC; Oakley Fertilizer, Inc.; Hutchinson Salt Company; and Scotwood Industries, LLC. Products awarded include palletized and bulk forms of pretreated rock salt, rock salt, and bagged calcium chloride, with quantities and pricing specified per ton. The contract supports snow and ice management across various Arkansas highway districts, with delivery locations at district and area headquarters in counties like Cross, Crittenden, Lee, Monroe, Phillips, St. Francis, Woodruff, and others. The procurement process included an electronic bidding system, with contacts such as Kerri Rice (Kerri.Rice@ardot.gov) overseeing the bid. The award aims to ensure material availability for winter weather operations, with a focus on compliance with specifications and certification requirements. Likely competitors for similar awards include companies specializing in salt and de-icing materials such as Compass Minerals, Hutchinson Salt, Oakley Fertilizer, and Scotwood Industries.
Description
Supply contract for furnishing Pretreated Rock Salt, Rock Salt, & Calcium Chloride for the period of October 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026. FOB: Statewide. Electronic Bidding Only. Awarded on 10/8/2025.