Description
The City of Asheville is seeking a qualified vendor to supply bulk sodium chloride (road salt) for municipal de‑icing operations. The contract is a sealed‑bid competitive solicitation with a minimum 12‑month term and two optional 12‑month extensions, allowing the city to procure up to 4,000 tons of road salt during the 2026‑27 winter season. Bidders must meet MWBE participation goals, be tax‑delinquency free, and provide product certifications that meet AASHTO‑M‑143 standards. Delivery will be made by the vendor’s dump‑truck to the City’s Public Works storage facility on a 3‑5‑day lead time after order.
• Minimum order size 100 tons per shipment; estimated annual need 500‑4,000 tons.
• Must comply with AASHTO‑M‑143 specifications (≥ 97 % purity, ≤ 3 % moisture, anti‑caking additive ≥ 25 ppm).
• Bids are due April 2, 2026; public opening April 9, 2026; contract term 12 months with two possible extensions.
• Vendor must provide certifications of analysis, MWBE documentation, E‑Verify compliance, and certify no tax delinquencies.