Rock Salt, As Needed Annual Value Blanket

This contract is a municipal blanket‑purchase agreement for rock‑salt used for de‑icing, allowing the City of Spokane to order the material “as needed” over the contract term. The solicitation called for a three‑year base term with two optional one‑year renewals; the award was made to OXARC, which will supply rock‑salt at a fixed unit price (approximately $0.1826 per pound) plus any applicable emergency‑delivery freight. The agreement includes mandatory warranty, lead‑time, and tax provisions, and permits the City to terminate the contract at any time. The contract’s initial term is one year, renewable annually up to five years total, and the estimated annual usage is 37,800 lb. • Scope: Supply of bulk rock‑salt (40 lb or 50 lb bags) on an as‑needed basis. • Awarded to: OXARC (sole source), price fixed for the contract period. • Term: 1‑year initial term, renewable annually (up to 5 years); original solicitation indicated a 3‑year base term with two optional renewals. • Estimated annual volume: 37,800 lb; annual cost ≈ $7,694 (incl. 9.1 % tax). • Key obligations: Vendor must be an authorized dealer or provide manufacturer warranty, meet lead‑time commitments, and bear cost differences for late deliveries.