Ice Melt (with CMA) / CITY & WPS

The City of Worcester issued a competitive sealed‑bid solicitation for the procurement of calcium‑magnesium‑acetate ice‑melt in 50‑lb bags. The award went to Conlon Products, which will supply approximately 4,388 bags (≈ 219,400 lb) to public schools, city facilities, and parks. Delivery must begin within 48 hours of a purchase order, be completed within ten business days, and occur inside each building (no after‑2 PM deliveries). Bidders were required to provide a full MSDS, meet extensive environmental and performance specs, and carry specified insurance. The award is based on the lowest unit price that meets all requirements. • Product: Calcium‑magnesium acetate ice‑melt, 50‑lb bags, ≥ 5 % CMA, biodegradable, anti‑corrosive, effective to –22 °C. • Quantity: ~4,388 bags delivered to multiple schools, parks, and municipal sites across Worcester. • Delivery constraints: start within 48 h of PO, finish within 10 business days, pallets off‑loaded inside buildings, no deliveries after 2 PM. • Award criteria: lowest net unit price; mandatory MSDS, insurance, and compliance certifications. • Contract type: competitive sealed‑bid, unit‑price procurement, no bid bond required.