Description
The State of Maine’s Department of Transportation is seeking qualified suppliers to provide bulk rock (road) salt for winter road de‑icing across the state. The contract will be awarded on a best‑value basis to the lowest‑priced qualified bidder and will run for an initial 12‑month term with up to four optional one‑year extensions, potentially covering a five‑year period. Vendors must meet strict chemical, moisture, gradation, and anti‑caking specifications, provide detailed weigh‑slips for each truckload, and be capable of delivering within five business days of order receipt. The solicitation calls for a flat per‑ton price, includes a required initial‑fill quantity, and imposes penalties for non‑conforming material.
• Supply of mined rock salt meeting ≥ 95 % NaCl, ≤ 1 % moisture, and specified particle‑size distribution.
• Minimum 180‑day price validity; delivery FOB‑Destination with all shipping costs included.
• Contract period July 1 2026 – June 30 2031 (initial 1 year plus up to four extensions) with annual renewal options.
• Required documentation: product data sheets, MSDS, detailed weigh‑slips, and compliance certifications.
• Penalties for chemical composition, moisture, gradation, or contamination will reduce payment on the invoice.