Supply contract for Pretreated Rock Salt & Bulk Rock Salt, and Calcium Chloride

This solicitation seeks a statewide supplier to provide pretreatment‑accelerated rock salt (both bulk and bagged) and calcium chloride for snow and ice control on Arkansas highways. The vendor must meet detailed chemical, grading, and packaging specifications, deliver orders within 10 days of phone notice, and furnish the required bid and performance bonds. The contract runs from award through April 30, 2027, with an estimated need of 50,000 cubic yards of pretreated bulk rock salt, 10,000 cubic yards of regular bulk rock salt, and 880 bags of calcium chloride. • Supply pretreatment‑accelerated rock salt (bulk) meeting ASTM D632 and AASHTO M143 specifications. • Supply regular rock salt (bulk) and calcium chloride (type‑2, bagged) meeting AASHTO T143 specifications. • Deliver materials statewide on a “FOB Statewide” basis, with each order fulfilled within 10 days of a phone request. • Provide a $500 bid bond and a $2,000 performance bond; all bonds must be received prior to bid opening. • Contract period extends to April 2027, with quantities predetermined but pricing to be submitted via sealed bid.