MoDOT Statewide Sodium Chloride Replenishment - Regular & Treated

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under solicitation number MODOT 0000000378SL for the statewide replenishment of regular and treated sodium chloride. The contract, structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement, runs from the notice of award through April 30, 2027. Bids are due by September 28, 2026, and are primarily submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS, though hard copy submissions are permitted if the buyer is notified five business days in advance. Awards will be granted to the lowest and best bid that complies with all mandatory specifications, including technical standards MGS-92-05G for regular salt and MGS-18-01B for treated salt. Key requirements for bidders include the submission of a bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount, an anti-collusion statement, and certifications regarding the Domestic Products Procurement Act and the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act. The selected vendor must be capable of supplying at least 120% of the awarded quantities per location across the Central, Kansas City, Northeast, and Northwest districts. The contract includes a fuel price adjustment mechanism where salt prices fluctuate by 0.10 per ton for every 0.10 change in the monthly fuel price index. Final acceptance of materials occurs at the delivery site based on sampling and testing for purity, gradation, and moisture content, with a 20% price reduction penalty applied for non-compliance in testing categories. Payment terms are set at Net 45.