Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-25-1903-MVPC1-MVPC1-132980

Cooperative Procurement of Road Salt and De-Icing Materials for Essex County Municipalities

This opportunity is a cooperative procurement led by the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) for road salt and de-icing materials to support winter maintenance across Essex County municipalities. - Government Buyer: - Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC), acting on behalf of multiple Essex County cities and towns - Products Requested: - Rock Salt: 79,050 tons - Must conform to ASTM 632-12 and Massachusetts Highway Department standards - Solar Salt: 2,000 tons - Must conform to ASTM 632-12 and Massachusetts Highway Department standards - Calcium Chloride (100 lb. weatherproof bags): 530 units - Delivery Requirements: - Standard delivery within 48 hours of order - Emergency delivery within 24 hours - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All salt products must meet ASTM and Massachusetts Highway Department specifications - Material certifications and references required - Contract term is one year, covering the 2026-27 winter season - Quantities are estimated and not guaranteed; each municipality may adjust orders - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Participating municipalities include Amesbury, Boxford, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lynnfield, Manchester by the Sea, Merrimac, Middleton, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, Peabody, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham, and West Newbury

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of road salt, including rock salt and solar salt, on behalf of municipalities within Essex County. The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission is leading this cooperative bid for multiple municipalities. Sealed bids are requested from qualified firms, with bids due by September 21, 2026. The contract aims to supply road salt for the 2026-27 period, supporting various municipalities in Essex County.

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