Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000017568

Minnesota Solicits Regular and Treated Road Salt for Statewide Delivery (2026-2027)

Minnesota is seeking vendors to supply regular and treated crushed rock salt (sodium chloride) for road use during the 2026-2027 season, with deliveries to a wide range of state, county, city, and educational facilities across the state. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Office of State Procurement (Admin/State Procurement), Commissioner of Administration - Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) - Products Requested: - Regular (untreated) road salt meeting ASTM-D-632 Type I, Grade I specifications (minimum 95% sodium chloride, max 2% moisture) - Treated road salt (regular salt blended with corrosion-inhibited magnesium chloride, 24% minimum MgCl2, with two application rates: 1 ton salt to 6 gallons or 8.5 gallons magnesium chloride) - Quantities range from small (25 tons) to large (up to 8,000 tons) per location, with guaranteed 80% take and 120% supply availability - Delivery Locations: - Multiple cities, counties, townships, state agencies, universities, and schools throughout Minnesota - Notable locations include St. Louis County, Pine County, City of Cloquet, University of Minnesota Duluth, and Minnesota Zoo - Unique Requirements: - Strict compliance with product specifications (ASTM-D-632, moisture content, blending ratios) - Mandatory use of provided price schedules for regular and treated salt - Prohibition of products containing PFAS, triclosan, coal tar, or polybrominated diphenyl ether - Preference points for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses - Workforce and equal pay certification required - Pricing is FOB destination; delivery by specified dates - Contract is not exclusive and does not guarantee minimum or maximum usage - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are named; alternate makes, models, or brands may be offered if they meet specifications - Contract Value & Term: - Estimated value: $3,000,000 to $4,000,000 for one year, with an option to extend up to 12 months

Description

This is a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the State of Minnesota to contract with a vendor for the supply of regular and treated crushed rock salt (sodium chloride) for road use during the 2026-2027 season. The solicitation serves Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members and other state agencies, with separate price schedules for regular and treated salt. The RFP requires all responses to be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by the specified due date. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by May 12, 2026.

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