Bagged De-Icing Materials (50 lb. bags)-Supplement

Solicitation 6100066641 is a supplemental invitation for bids issued by the Pennsylvania Department of General Services for the procurement of 50 lb. bags of calcium chloride in pellet or flake form. This material serves as a de-icing agent for various Commonwealth agencies and COSTARS members to manage snow and ice during winter events. The contract is structured by line item according to four specific PennDOT Districts (4, 5, 6, and 8), with awards granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Deliveries must be made as full truckloads, typically consisting of 840 to 896 bags per shipment, delivered F.O.B. Destination to any agency location within the awarded district. Technical requirements are governed by PCID 1178, AASHTO M 144-14, and ASTM standards D98, D345, and E449. Packaging must consist of high-strength single or multi-wall bags with a minimum tensile and seam strength of 2000-PSI. Pallets are limited to 3,000 lbs., must be shrink-wrapped at least three times, and require heavy cardboard protection on all six sides to prevent punctures. Bidders must submit several certifications, including the Iran Free Procurement Certification, Worker Protection and Investment Certification, and Lobbying Certification. Additionally, vendors may elect to participate in the COSTARS program, which requires an annual administrative fee based on their business certification status.