West Des Moines Ionwave #NA (Granular Deicer Products For Ice Control)

Central Iowa Granular Deicer (Rock Salt) Supply and Delivery Solicitation

This opportunity involves the City of West Des Moines, representing the Central Iowa Salt Group (CISG), seeking bids for the supply and delivery of approximately 28,785 tons of sodium chloride-based granular deicer (rock salt) for ice control across multiple Central Iowa governmental agencies. - Government Buyer: - City of West Des Moines, Public Services Department, acting for CISG - Multiple participating cities, counties, and school districts in Central Iowa - Products Requested: - Sodium chloride-based granular deicer (rock salt) - Quantity: Approximately 28,785 tons - Must comply with ASTM D 632-01, Classification Type 1, Grade 1: Gradation Type 1, and Iowa DOT specifications - Moisture content must not exceed 2% - Treated with sodium ferrocyanide or other IDOT-approved anti-caking agent (50-250 ppm; ferric ferrocyanide not allowed) - Optional: Pre-treated salt - Must use an industry-accepted product and application method - Pre-treatment must adhere to salt with no leaching at stockpile - Delivery & Locations: - Deliveries required to over 20 specific government facilities, including city public works departments, county engineer offices, and a metro salt storage facility - All deliveries must be tarped and protected from moisture - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Multiple contract awards possible based on unit pricing and other criteria - Bidders are not required to price all sections/agencies - Annual contract with possible two-year extensions, including inflation and fuel cost adjustments - Strict compliance with technical and delivery specifications is mandatory - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated; open to all qualified suppliers meeting requirements.

Description

The City of West Des Moines, Iowa, on behalf of the Central Iowa Salt Group (CISG), is soliciting sealed bids for approximately 28,785 tons of sodium chloride based granular deicer products for ice control. The contract involves supplying these products to various governmental agencies throughout Central Iowa for winter maintenance operations. Bidders must comply with specified product standards including ASTM D 632-01 and Iowa DOT specifications, and deliveries must be protected from moisture. The CISG reserves the right to accept or reject bids and may award multiple contracts based on unit pricing and other criteria.

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