2026-2027 De-Icing Salt Contract

Newtown Township, acting on behalf of eleven municipalities in Delaware and Chester Counties, Pennsylvania, is soliciting sealed bids for a 2026–2027 de-icing salt contract totaling approximately 11,800 tons, with the contract term extending through May 31, 2027. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PennBid platform by 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026, and all documents are accessible online at no cost starting July 18, 2026. Each bid must include a bid security of at least 10% of the total net bid price, and the winning contractor will be required to furnish a 100% performance bond. The contracting entities reserve the right to reject any or all bids without explanation. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement, with deliveries required across multiple municipal locations including Newtown, Middletown, Radnor, Marple, Upper Providence, Ridley Park, Edgmont, Haverford, Thornbury, Nether Providence, and Yeadon. The contractor must ensure timely delivery of salt within a specified number of days after each order is placed, and the work must comply with all applicable state and local regulations. The contractor is responsible for all materials, labor, equipment, and incidental work needed for full execution of the contract, subject to strict adherence to technical standards for preservation and certification of materials where applicable, including AWPA and PennDOT guidelines. Inspection of materials may occur at the source or point of delivery, and the contractor must facilitate all testing and certification required by the contract. Warranty obligations include a one-year guarantee from substantial completion for defects in materials or workmanship, and the contractor must carry comprehensive insurance coverage including $1 million commercial general liability, $1 million auto liability, $1 million umbrella liability, and workers’ compensation as mandated by law. The contractor must indemnify the municipalities against claims arising from the work and cannot subcontract more than 50% of the contract value without prior written approval. All bids are opened publicly via PennBid at the deadline, and payment for delivered quantities will be processed within 30 days of invoice receipt, though no formal invoicing platform is specified. There is no formal evaluation factor scoring system disclosed; award is presumed to be based on price and compliance. The contractor must also submit a completed Non-Collusion Affidavit and certification regarding equal employment opportunity, and failure to