Opportunity
Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #DL26-8
Utah Statewide Bulk Road Salt Supply RFP (5-Year Contract)
Posted
June 17, 2026
Respond By
July 15, 2026
Identifier
DL26-8
NAICS
424690
Utah is seeking to establish a statewide, multi-year contract for bulk road salt supply to support winter road maintenance for state agencies, local governments, and other authorized entities. - Government Buyer: - State of Utah Division of Purchasing - OEMs and Vendors: - Notable OEMs include Cargill, Compass Minerals, Envirotech Services, Redmond Minerals, Morton Salt, NSC Minerals, Willow Creek Salt, Innovative Surface Solutions, GMCO Corporation, Tiger Calcium, Cryotech, Paradigm Group, K-Tech Specialty Coatings - Products Requested: - Bulk road salt in multiple categories (corrosion-inhibited and non-inhibited sodium chloride) per Clear Roads Qualified Product List (QPL) - Specific products include Caliber M1000 AP, Hydro-Melt Green, FreezGard CI Plus, Ice Slicer RS, DriRox Coarse Salt, BEET HEET Concentrate, and others - Includes liquid and solid magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium magnesium acetate, and additives - No minimum purchase guaranteed; vendors must demonstrate ability to supply at least 1,000 tons/month - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Products must meet strict gradation, moisture, and chemical contaminant standards - Vendors must be listed on the Clear Roads QPL or become qualified within three months of award - Quality assurance includes third-party testing and price penalties for non-compliance - 24/7 order-taking and specific delivery timelines required - Pricing guaranteed for first year; annual administrative fee applies - Multiple awards possible based on technical and cost evaluation - Delivery and stockpiling procedures specified for efficient handling and storage
Description
The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is soliciting proposals to enter into a contract for the supply of bulk road salt. The contract duration is five years, with vendors required to guarantee pricing for one year. The solicitation may result in multiple awards based on technical and total score thresholds. The contract includes quality assurance testing, delivery requirements, and administrative fees.