DOTD District 07 Bulk Salt

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is soliciting bids for the procurement of 325 tons of Grade 1 bulk salt for District 07. This solicitation, number 3000026873, requires all bids to be F.O.B. Destination. The contract may be established as a term contract with a total duration not exceeding 36 months, including the possibility of two 12-month extensions. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and vendors must provide at least 24 hours' notice prior to delivery. Payment is typically issued via Electronic Funds Transfer within 30 days of receiving a proper invoice or delivery. Technical compliance is critical, as bidders must specify the brand and model number of the product offered and provide descriptive literature for evaluation. The low bidder may be required to provide a product sample at their own expense within ten days of a request, and all materials are subject to laboratory testing before final acceptance. Salt must be free-flowing upon receipt and meet DOTD MS SPEC 317-001 standards. Packaging requirements vary by size, with 50 lb, 80 lb, and 2,000 lb super sacks requiring moisture-proof materials, and all packaging must be legibly labeled with the manufacturer's name, net weight, and grade. The contract is governed by Louisiana law and requires adherence to various federal and state regulations, including the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, the Clean Air Act, and E-Verify compliance.