2027 Rock Salt for Drinking Water Softening

The City of Carmel, Indiana, through its Utilities department, has issued a solicitation for the procurement of rock salt intended for drinking water softening under solicitation number IFB-2026-010, with bids due by August 5, 2026. The contract is classified under SLED government procurement and requires delivery via semi end dump trailer equipped with a slide gate and grain chute to be arranged through Jeff McClure Trucking LLC of Cedar Grove, Indiana. Bidders must specify a single manufacturer for all equipment items as outlined in the instructions, and any substitutions require prior written consent from the City. The bid must fully comply with technical specifications and drawings, and acceptance of equipment by manufacturer name does not exempt compliance with contractual standards. The City has established a formal process for contract modifications including Change Orders, Field Orders, and Change Requests, which govern adjustments to scope, cost, and schedule. Contractors are required to provide a Maintenance Bond lasting three years after work acceptance, issued by a surety company approved by the U.S. Treasury, to guarantee workmanship and materials. The City retains the authority to issue directives for minor field adjustments without altering contract terms, but any cost or time impacts must be submitted for formal review and approval. All work is subject to existing Right of Entry agreements allowing access to specified properties, with obligations to restore sites to original or better condition post-completion. Point of contact for compliance and procurement matters includes Jaimie Foreman and Andrew Greeson, who oversee adherence to specifications and bidding procedures.