FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ICE MELT

The County of Middlesex is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to furnish and deliver ice‑melt products (calcium chloride crystals, calcium chloride flakes, and an all‑natural ice melter) to multiple county facilities. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, 12‑month agreement beginning November 18 2026, with a “pay‑to‑play” disclosure requirement for contracts exceeding $50,000. Bidders must submit electronic bids by September 10 2026, 10:00 am, using the county’s procurement portal. All deliveries are FOB destination, must be palletized in 50‑lb bags, and completed within three business days of a purchase order. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award to the lowest responsible bidder. • Contract ID 26‑103 – Furnishing and Delivery of Ice Melt • Quantity: roughly 2,000 bags (50 lb each) of various ice‑melt formulations across six delivery sites • Delivery locations include warehouses in Edison, Sayreville, North Brunswick, and the Adult Correction Center • Contract period: 12 months, starting 18 Nov 2026 • Bid submission: electronic only, deadline 10 Sep 2026, 10:00 am (portal link provided) • Mandatory compliance: New Jersey equal‑employment statutes, QBE certifications, insurance minimums (CGL $1 M/ $2 M agg., Auto $1 M, WC $1 M) • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit required; bid opening will be live‑streamed via Zoom.