Ice Melt

The Smithtown Central School District is soliciting sealed bids for solicitation number 26/27-09 to provide ice melt consisting of coated pellets with a minimum of 90 percent calcium chloride in 50 lb pails, specifically Peladow or an approved equal. The contract period runs from December 9, 2026, to December 8, 2027, with an estimated annual quantity of 600 to 1,000 pails ordered on an as-needed basis. Bids must be submitted by November 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. The award will be granted to the lowest responsible responsive bidder, and pricing must include freight and tailgate delivery to the District Warehouse in Smithtown, New York. The selected contractor must provide a one-year warranty from the date of final payment and adhere to strict labeling and safety requirements, including the provision of OSHA or ANSI compliant Safety Data Sheets at the time of delivery. Required submission documents include a Bidder Response Form, a non-collusive bidding certification, a Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification, and at least four professional references. Payment will be issued within ninety days of invoice approval. Additionally, the contractor must comply with the Iran Divestment Act and provide a Labor and Material Payment Bond if subcontractors are utilized. All labor must be paid according to the prevailing wage for Suffolk County.