Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-416CMS-BOSS4-B-53801
Emergency Award for Bulk Rock Salt Delivery to IDOT Locations in Cook County
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
December 14, 2026
Identifier
27-416CMS-BOSS4-B-53801
NAICS
424690, 424910
This emergency procurement addresses the urgent need for bulk rock salt for Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) locations in Cook County, managed by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), Bureau of Strategic Sourcing/Equipment & Commodities - Office: Equipment and Commodities Portfolio Manager - OEMs and Vendors: - Midwest Salt, LLC (selected vendor) - Products Requested: - Bulk rock salt (NIGP code 77545) - Multiple line items for delivery to specific IDOT locations, including Elk Grove (1101 Beisterfield Road) and South Holland (16915 Van Dam Road) - Quantities per location: 6,400; 2,200; 1,800; 400; 2,100 tons - Unique Requirements: - Emergency procurement due to lack of bids and supply shortages from a harsh winter and major supplier absence - Vendor must deliver bulk rock salt directly to each IDOT location and invoice each location separately - Small business set-aside and 3% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal - Efforts to include BEP-certified contractors for hauling services - Estimated contract value: $12,247,079.40 - Period of performance: 2026-2027 contract year, deliveries as required
Description
Central Management Services, in agreement with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, desires to purchase bulk rock salt. This emergency joint master contract will be available for use by Illinois Department of Transportation locations that did not receive a quote for their location under a previous bid. The procurement is to address the limited supply of rock salt due to a harsh winter and the absence of bids from one major supplier. The vendor will provide and deliver bulk rock salt directly to specified IDOT locations, invoicing each location separately.