Rock Salt / DPWP

The City of Worcester is procuring bulk rock salt (≈96 % NaCl) and treated rock salt for winter road maintenance for a one‑year period. Up to 20,000 tons of bulk salt and 4,000 tons of treated salt are required, to be delivered in 32‑cubic‑yard trailer loads to multiple city sites. The solicitation was a sealed‑bid competition, and the contract may be split among up to three vendors, each receiving a portion of the annual volume. Prices are fixed, with no adjustments allowed, and the City may provide trucks for a 20 % per‑ton discount. Vendors must meet strict quality, sieve‑size, and labeling requirements, and provide insurance and indemnification assurances. • Quantity: 20 k tons bulk, 4 k tons treated • Delivery: within 5 calendar days (24 hours when storage limited) • Awarded to: Eastern Minerals, Mid‑American Salt, Saltine Warrior • Contract term: Oct 2022 – Oct 2023, fixed‑price per ton