LIQUID CALCIUM CHLORIDE

The City of Naperville’s Department of Public Works is seeking bids for the supply of Liquid Calcium Chloride 32%, conforming to M144, Type L, and adhering to the latest AASHTO standards for the 2026-2027 winter season, with an option to extend for one additional year. The solicitation, identified as 26-111, requests estimated quantities ranging between 60,000 to 120,000 gallons per season, with deliveries required within 48 hours of order placement to designated locations in Naperville, Illinois. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement, awarded based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, emphasizing bidder responsibility, compliance with relevant laws and ordinances, and proven performance ability, while giving price the primary weight in selection. Key contract provisions establish comprehensive terms for pricing, delivery, risk of loss (FOB Naperville), insurance, warranties, indemnification, and inspection and acceptance processes conducted upon delivery at specified city sites. The City requires standard commercial packaging and detailed packing slips or delivery tickets accompanying shipments. Contractor compliance with Illinois labor laws, prevailing wage requirements, the Veterans Preference Act, and equal employment opportunity regulations is mandated. The awarded contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value, maintain detailed records available for audit over four years, and provide Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals supplied. Payment terms are net 30 with electronic transfer to the City’s accounts payable department. The contract term concludes no later than May 1, 2027, subject to funding appropriations and city council approval, with a non-appropriations clause allowing contract termination if funding is not secured. The solicitation and contract management are administered by the city’s Procurement Office with designated points of contact available for correspondence and oversight.