Bulk Road Salt

The Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is soliciting bids for the bulk purchase and delivery of high-quality road salt for winter maintenance. The contract requires the supply of Sodium Chloride Type I, Grade 1 salt conforming to ASTM Standard Specification D632. The scope of work involves a minimum of two and up to four deliveries of approximately 200 tons each, with a total annual maximum of 800 tons. All materials must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the Public Works Department at 6850 Millhouse Road, Chapel Hill, NC, within seven days of an order being placed. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on price and the ability to meet the required delivery timeframe. Contractors must provide a dedicated account representative and maintain specific insurance coverages, including 1 million dollars for commercial general liability and business automobile, 1 million dollars per occurrence for cyber liability, and specified workers compensation limits. Payments are processed net 30 days following the receipt of a valid invoice containing a purchase order number. The Town reserves the right to reject any salt containing frozen lumps, and unsuitable materials must be removed by the contractor at their own expense within two working days. Bids must be submitted by November 19, 2026, and include completed forms for pricing, compliance, and a non-collusion affidavit. The contract is subject to non-appropriation of funding, meaning it may expire 30 days after notice of unavailable funds.