St. Louis Stlouis #2027BID000030

St. Louis Solicits 10,000 Tons of Magnesium Chloride-Coated Road Salt for Winter Deicing

The City of St. Louis Supply Division is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of 10,000 tons of high-performance road salt coated with magnesium chloride for winter deicing operations. - Government Buyer: - City of St. Louis Supply Division - Product Requirements: - 10,000 tons of coarse, screened rock salt (minimum 95% NaCl purity, ASTM D632 Type I, Grade 1) - Salt must be uniformly coated with a ~30% active magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) solution and an organic corrosion inhibitor - Product must be dyed for visual identification - Must meet specific gradation, moisture, and performance requirements - Effective operation down to -10°F - Minimum 70% reduction in corrosion compared to standard sodium chloride - Formulated to prevent caking and leaching - Delivery Requirements: - Delivery to multiple locations in St. Louis, Missouri - Compliance and Participation: - Bidders must complete Buy American, Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE), and Anti-Discrimination Against Israel affidavits - Local preference and M/WBE participation goals apply - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but product must be similar to FreezGard CI Plus - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Product must include an organic corrosion inhibitor and be dyed for identification - Must achieve significant corrosion reduction and meet strict performance standards

Description

This solicitation is for the supply of 10,000 tons of road salt coated with magnesium chloride (MgCl(2)) for the City of St. Louis. The product is a high-performance, pre-wet solid deicer designed to improve effectiveness and reduce corrosion. Delivery is scheduled for November 2026 to multiple locations in St. Louis, Missouri. Bidders must complete various compliance forms including Buy American, Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise, and Anti-Discrimination Against Israel affidavits. The bid opening will be held via Zoom or in person, and bids can be submitted online or by sealed envelope.

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