Opportunity
Indianapolis Airport Authority PlanetBids #26-010
Indianapolis Airport Authority Solicitation for Treated Road Salt Supply and Delivery
Posted
July 17, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
26-010
NAICS
424690, 484220
The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of treated road salt for use on runways and taxiways at Indianapolis International Airport. - Government Buyer: - Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) - Contact: Payton Ingram - Products Requested: - Treated Road Salt Type 1: Granular sodium chloride treated with at least 25% magnesium chloride (w/v), with corrosion inhibitors, for deicing and anti-icing - Treated Road Salt Type 2: Granular sodium chloride treated with 13-24% magnesium chloride (w/v) plus a minimum of 12% Organic Based Performance Enhancer, with corrosion inhibitors - Quantities: Not specified in the solicitation - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are named; open to all qualified suppliers of treated road salt - Notable Requirements: - Products must meet strict environmental and performance standards, including limits on contaminants and biological oxygen demand (BOD5) - Pricing must include all delivery costs (FOB destination) - Contract term is three years, with an option to extend for two additional years; price adjustments may be based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) - Emphasis on local business participation: 28% total (15% MBE, 10% WBE, 3% VBE) - Compliance with IAA terms, nondiscrimination, and legal requirements - Delivery timelines to be specified after purchase order receipt - Electronic proposal submission required via PlanetBids system
Description
The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is soliciting bids for treated road salt, specifically deicing and anti-icing chemicals for runways and taxiways. The procurement aims to establish a firm cost agreement for three years with an option to extend for two additional years, with cost adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The solicitation encourages open and fair competition and reserves the right to award the contract to one or multiple respondents. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via the PlanetBids system by July 31, 2026.