Bulk Rock Salt

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget is soliciting bids under solicitation 2026-IFB-127 for the procurement of Bulk Rock Salt. The contract period runs from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2028, with two optional one-year renewals. The City requires an annual quantity between 25,000 and 75,000 tons, with a minimum individual order of 22 tons per truckload. Bidders may propose two mutually exclusive options: blue-tinted salt uniformly coated with Magnesium Chloride or non-dyed bulk rock salt. All salt must be treated with Magnesium Chloride or an acceptable alternative and must effectively melt snow and ice at minus twenty degrees Fahrenheit. Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination to various city divisions and must be protected by waterproof covering, with requirements for delivery on evenings and weekends. Bids are due by September 17, 2026, at 2:00 pm via the ProcureNow portal. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an item-by-item or low-total basis. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness to formal requirements and the bidder's capacity to perform the work in a timely and workmanlike manner. Required documentation includes a Material Safety Data Sheet, an EORC Participation Form, and specific vendor registration documents. The contract mandates compliance with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, anti-sweatshop provisions, and specific socioeconomic participation goals, including 18 percent for MBEs, 7 percent for WBEs, 5 percent for veteran-owned businesses, and 3 percent for LGBTQIA+ businesses. Successful bidders must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price within ten calendar days of the award notice. Payment terms are set at forty-five calendar days from invoicing, provided invoices are received within thirty days of delivery.