Purchase of Rock Salt and Calcium Magnesium Acetate

The City of Hartford is soliciting a contract for the procurement and delivery of rock salt and Calcium Magnesium Acetate (CMA). The rock salt must consist of at least 95% sodium chloride, while the CMA must be a chloride-free, environmentally friendly deicer with a 3:7 calcium-to-magnesium molecular ratio, packaged in 50 lb. moisture-proof plastic bags. Deliveries are required annually between October and November 15th, with designated drop-off locations at Hartford Public Schools, the Department of Public Works, and the Hartford Public Safety Complex. All deliveries must be FOB Hartford and maintain a quality consistent with the accepted proposal samples. The award is not based solely on price; the City reserves the right to select the most responsible candidate in its best interest, with a preference for City-based SC/MWBE certified small businesses that bid within 15% of the lowest price. Contractors must hold a current license to do business in Connecticut and comply with State, Federal, and City living wage rates. Required documentation includes a 10% bid bond, EEO certifications, and a Materials Safety Data Sheet for any toxic substances. If the contract value exceeds $50,000, a 100% performance and payment bond is required. Payments are issued within 30 days of receiving an acceptable invoice, though funding may be contingent upon government appropriation.