Liquid Organic Additive for Salt or Brine (Beet Juice)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified vendor to supply Liquid Organic Additive (Beet Juice) for use in statewide salt/brine applications. The contract will cover delivery of the additive by tanker truck with pump to ARDOT storage tanks, must meet detailed chemical specifications, and include required bid and performance bonds. Vendors must also provide required certifications, including the Contract and Grant Disclosure form and the Boycott/Immigrant certification, and comply with all standard bid conditions. • Supply of beet‑juice‑based liquid organic additive statewide (FOB: Statewide) • Must meet ASTM‑style chemical and physical specifications (pH 6‑10, specific gravity 1.27‑1.35, freezing point ≤ ‑5 °F, etc.) and provide independent‑lab test reports within 14 days of bid submission • Deliveries via tanker truck with calibrated pumps; vendor responsible for all equipment and documentation (MSDS, rate tables, lot tracing) • Mandatory $500 bid bond (paper or electronic) and $2,000 performance bond; non‑compliance may result in rejection • Required certifications: Contract & Grant Disclosure Form, Boycott & Illegal Immigrant Restrictions Certificate, and ARDOT Beet Juice Specs compliance • No specific contract value disclosed; the award period runs from the date of award through April 30 2027 (approximately 1 year).