Bulk Salt- 3 Year Contract - Amd 02

The Department of Internal Services for the County of Los Angeles is soliciting bids for a three-year master agreement to provide and distribute bulk salt products. The scope of work includes the supply of NSF-certified medium solar salt, kiln-dried coarse bulk salt, and 40-pound pellet salt bags. Deliveries are required at various County facilities, including boiler plants and juvenile detention centers, with a minimum order quantity of one ton. The contractor must operate from a location within 50 miles of Los Angeles County and utilize pneumatic, dump, or palletized delivery methods. All pelletized salt must be securely wrapped in resin-coated plastic on pallets of 50 bags. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder that is technically acceptable. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the Vendor Self Service portal by July 31, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Required documentation includes completed forms from Appendix A, a Community Business Enterprise form in Excel format, and three verifiable reference letters from business relationships lasting at least three years. Awardees must comply with California Labor Code prevailing wage requirements, maintain specific insurance coverage, and adhere to strict invoicing procedures that include referencing the award number and providing delivery signatures. Payment is issued via Electronic Funds Transfer on Net 30 terms.