West Des Moines Ionwave #NA (Snow and Ice Control Deicing Chemicals)

Procurement of Liquid Deicing Chemicals for Central Iowa Municipalities (2026-2027)

This opportunity seeks suppliers for large-scale delivery of liquid deicing chemicals to multiple Iowa municipalities for the 2026-2027 winter season. - Government Buyer: - City of West Des Moines Public Services, administering for the Central Iowa Deicer Group (CIDG) - Participating cities: Des Moines, Johnston, Waukee, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights - Products/Services Requested: - Approximately 77,500 gallons each of: - Liquid Calcium Chloride (minimum 32%) - Corrosion-Inhibited Liquid Calcium Chloride (minimum 25%, QPL listed) - Liquid Magnesium Chloride (minimum 30%) - Corrosion-Inhibited Liquid Magnesium Chloride (minimum 25%, QPL listed) - Natural Deicing Liquid (agricultural-based, <2% chlorides) - Alternative deicing products meeting or exceeding specifications - Bids accepted for both full tanker and less-than-tanker-load (LTL) quantities - Notable Requirements: - Detailed product specification sheets and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) required for all products - Full disclosure of product contents and traceability via lot numbers - Strict delivery timelines and product quality testing - Environmental safety standards must be met - Multi-vendor awards possible; evaluation includes references, past experience, product availability, and performance - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated; bidders may propose any product that meets or exceeds the outlined specifications

Description

The City of West Des Moines, Iowa, on behalf of the Central Iowa Deicer Group (CIDG), is soliciting sealed bids for snow and ice control deicing chemicals. The procurement covers approximately 77,500 gallons of liquid deicing chemicals for multiple cities including Des Moines, Johnston, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights. Bidders may submit pricing for full tanker loads and less than tanker load quantities across various chemical categories such as calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, corrosion inhibited products, natural deicing liquids, and alternative products. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with bids due by May 13, 2026.

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