Blount County Ionwave #2027-0017

Blount County, TN Solicits Bulk Rock Salt and Liquid Calcium for Winter Road Maintenance

Blount County, Tennessee is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of bulk rock salt (sodium chloride) and liquid calcium for winter road maintenance and ice control. - Government Buyer: - Blount County, TN - Purchasing Department and Highway Department - Main contact: Mrs. Jackie Cooper, Assistant Purchasing Agent - Products Requested: - Bulk rock salt (sodium chloride), commercial grade, minimum 95% purity, granular, free-flowing, suitable for mechanical spreading - Estimated requirement: 2,000 to 3,000 tons per winter season - Liquid calcium for de-icing and anti-icing - Estimated requirement: 30,000 to 50,000 gallons per winter season - Delivery Requirements: - Delivery to Blount County Highway Department facility in Maryville, TN - Timely delivery required, especially during winter weather events - Certified weight tickets must be provided for each delivery - Notable Requirements: - Products must meet specified quality standards (minimum sodium chloride content, suitability for equipment) - Vendors must be licensed to do business in Tennessee - Compliance with insurance, bonding (bid, performance, payment), and various state/federal certifications - County may award multiple contracts and actual quantities depend on weather conditions - No specific OEMs or brand names are required; equivalent products are acceptable if they meet quality standards.

Description

Blount County, TN, located in Maryville, TN, is seeking qualified vendors to supply and deliver bulk rock salt (sodium chloride) for use in winter road maintenance and ice control operations. The solicitation requires a reliable source of deicing rock salt to maintain safe roadway conditions during winter weather events throughout the contract period. The selected vendor will furnish product on an as-needed basis. The estimated quantity is between 2,000 and 3,000 tons of rock salt, with additional pricing requested for 30,000 to 50,000 gallons of Liquid Calcium per season. Delivery is mandatory to designated locations within Blount County, with specific delivery and weighing requirements.

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