Liquid Calcium (without Corrosion Inhibiting Liquids)

This solicitation seeks a statewide supply contract for liquid calcium chloride (de‑icing/anti‑icing material) to be delivered to Arkansas Department of Transportation districts on a rapid‑response basis. The vendor must meet strict chemical specifications, provide independent laboratory certification, and furnish bid and performance bonds. Delivery must occur within ten days of a stock‑room supervisor’s telephone notice, and the contract will run from the award date through 30 April 2027. • Material: Liquid calcium chloride (25‑30 % solution) meeting detailed purity and contaminant limits. • Delivery: Tanker‑truck with pump, 10‑day delivery window after order notice, statewide coverage. • Bonds & Certifications: $500 bid bond, $2,000 performance bond, independent lab test report (within 14 days of bid), and required disclosures (illegal‑immigrant, boycott, etc.). • Pricing: Award based on lowest “price per unit” calculated as Delivered Price ÷ Concentration %. • Contract period: Award‑to‑30 April 2027, with potential for renewal under similar terms.