B26OP00290- INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB- NON-NEGOTIABLE) SUPPLY AND DELIVER BULK ROCK SALT AS REQUIRED UNTIL MAY 31, 2027

Solicitation B26OP00290 is a non-negotiable, firm fixed-price Invitation for Bids issued by the Chicago Transit Authority for the supply and delivery of bulk sodium chloride rock salt for the 2026/2027 winter season. The contract extends through May 31, 2027, with an estimated seasonal expenditure of approximately 250,000 dollars. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the 2026/2027 treated price per ton for items A and B. Bids must be submitted electronically via the CTA e-procurement platform by September 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The contractor is required to deliver bulk rock salt by truck to designated CTA locations, including the Forest Glen, Kedzie, and Chicago garages, as well as the 7th St. Garage alternate location. Normal deliveries must be completed within 48 hours of an electronic release, while emergency deliveries must be completed within 24 hours. The rock salt must conform to ASTM standard D632 type 1, grade 1, with a minimum sodium chloride component of 95 percent by weight and be treated with a non-toxic anti-caking agent. Compliance requirements include mandatory insurance coverage for workers compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with insurers maintaining at least a B+ rating from Alfred M. Best Co. Bidders must provide certifications regarding felony convictions, tax delinquent status, and a drug-free workplace. While the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal is set at 0 percent, bidders must still submit a complete Bidders List and relevant DBE schedules. The contract incorporates various federal and state regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Illinois State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, and FTA Circular 4220.1.