Delivered Rock Salt for 3 Locations

The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids to supply and deliver rock‑salt (winter road‑maintenance salt) to three political subdivisions in Iowa for the FY‑2027 winter season. The contract will be awarded on a “most advantageous” basis, with a one‑year base period ending 31 May 2027 and an optional one‑year renewal. Deliveries are FOB Destination, must be made with end‑dump trucks, and are subject to strict moisture, purity, and anti‑caking‑agent specifications. The agency will issue purchase orders as needed; there is no guaranteed minimum purchase, and actual tonnage will depend on weather, usage, and funding. • Scope: Supply, treat (anti‑caking), transport, and deliver ASTM D632‑12 Type 1, Grade 1 rock‑salt (≤ 2 % moisture) to designated city and county locations. • Quantities: Estimated 200 TN, 400 TN, and 800 TN for the City of Cresco (total ≈ 1,400 TN); additional quantities for Le Claire and Lee County are listed but not numerically specified. • Delivery requirements: End‑dump trucks only, tarped loads, advance 4‑24 hour notice, 15‑business‑day delivery window (extended for > 400 TN loads), and signed scale tickets at receipt. • Contract terms: Net 60 payment, 0 % down, tax‑exempt buyer, penalties for late delivery, unauthorized/unattended loads, or foreign material, and mandatory insurance coverage. • Key dates: Bid posting 16 Jun 2026, bid close 7 Jul 2026 (sealed until), public bid opening 7 Jul 2026 via Teams, contract period through 31 May 2027 with optional renewal.