Rock Salt / DPW

The City of Worcester is soliciting sealed bids to supply rock salt for the Department of Public Works for a one‑year period (Oct 24 2026 – Oct 23 2027). The contract covers two items: 18,000 tons of bulk rock salt (minimum 96 % NaCl) and 2,000 tons of treated rock salt with magnesium chloride additive. Up to three vendors may be awarded for the bulk item, with split percentages of 50 %/30 %/20 %. Deliveries must be made within 72 hours of order (24 hours in constrained situations) to three city storage sites. Bidders must submit unit prices per ton, required certifications (insurance, MWBE, CORI, gender‑identity, wage‑theft, etc.), and a bid bond. The award will be based on the lowest net price from responsive, responsible bidders. • Quantity: 18,000 tons bulk, 2,000 tons treated (≈20,000 tons total). • Delivery: 32‑cubic‑yard trailer dumps to three DPW storage locations; 72‑hour standard delivery window. • Multiple awards possible for bulk item; primary/secondary/tertiary split of annual volume. • Required certifications include insurance, MWBE, CORI, gender‑identity, wage‑theft, tax compliance, and safety data sheets. • No price adjustments allowed; bidders must provide final unit prices (sample range $72‑$175 per ton).