Opportunity
Davenport Ionwave #27-6
Davenport Seeks Bids for Beet Juice-Derived Anti-Icing Chemicals for 2026-2027 Winter
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
August 06, 2026
Identifier
27-6
NAICS
424690
The City of Davenport, Iowa is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of beet juice-derived liquid anti-icing chemicals for use during the 2026-2027 winter season. - Government Buyer: - City of Davenport, Iowa - Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division - Purchasing Division (contact: Mary Sakalosky) - Products/Services Requested: - Liquid organic additive anti-icing fluid derived 100% from beet juice - Estimated need: approximately 5,000 gallons (range: 3,000 to 10,000 gallons) - Delivered in full tanker loads (~4,500 gallons) to the City of Davenport Public Works Complex - Product must be compatible with the Henderson Xtreme Brine Pro brining system - Vendors must provide detailed product information: product name, recommended application methods, percentage of solids, specific gravity, pH, freeze point, odor, typical application rates, and safety data sheets - Pricing must be per gallon and include all delivery costs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only 100% organic beet-derived products are acceptable - Product must be compatible with specific city equipment (Henderson Xtreme Brine Pro) - Requirements-type contract: no guaranteed purchase quantity, orders placed as needed - Delivery and transfer equipment must be provided by the vendor - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The City of Davenport, Iowa is soliciting bids for beet juice-derived liquids to be used as anti-icing and pre-treatment fluids for roadways during the 2026-2027 winter season. This is a requirements-type contract with no guaranteed purchase quantity, estimated between 3,000 and 10,000 gallons, with an anticipated 5,000 gallons. The contract term runs from award date through April 30, 2027, and pricing must include all delivery costs to the City's Public Works Complex. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's e-bidding system, and vendors must provide detailed product information including specifications and safety data sheets.