Opportunity
Bismarck Civicplus #Proposal Salt, Sand Material, and Beet Juice
Bismarck Solicits Deicing Sand, Brine Salt, and Beet Juice Concentrate for Winter Street Maintenance (2026-2028)
Posted
July 28, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
Proposal Salt, Sand Material, and Beet Juice
NAICS
424690
The City of Bismarck Department of Public Works is seeking cost proposals for winter street maintenance materials for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 seasons. - Government Buyer: - City of Bismarck, Department of Public Works, Service Operations - Products Requested: - Deicing Sand: Approx. 5,000 tons per year - Must meet specific gradation and quality standards (0-5% passing No. 100 sieve) - Brine Salt: Approx. 3,500 tons per year - Crushed, screened brine salt (not rock salt), fine crystal (1/8 inch or less), treated with anti-caking agent, clean and debris-free - Beet Juice Concentrate: Approx. 30,000 gallons per year - Liquid calcium chloride deicer/anti-icer with sugared sugar beet molasses-based corrosion inhibitor (not a waste by-product), must meet chemical and environmental standards - Notable Requirements: - Bidders may submit proposals for any or all parts (sand, salt, beet juice) - Delivery required within 15 days for sand and salt, and within 3 days for beet juice after notice to deliver - Insurance requirement: $2,000,000 commercial general liability, City named as additional insured - Price adjustment provisions for fuel cost fluctuations and government-imposed tariffs - All pricing in U.S. dollars; delivery to Public Works storage yard in Bismarck, ND - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; "Beet Heet or approved equal" is referenced for beet juice concentrate
Description
The City of Bismarck is soliciting cost proposals from qualified manufacturers or their representatives to supply Brine Salt, Deicing Sand Material, and Beet Juice Concentrate for winter street maintenance for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 seasons. The contract is divided into three parts, each covering one material type, and bidders may bid on any or all parts. Delivery requirements and insurance provisions are specified, and pricing must be in United States dollars. Bids are due by August 19, 2026, with public opening the same day.