RFQt Bulk Rock Salt

The City of Fort Worth is soliciting bids for Bulk Rock Salt on an as-needed basis to support the Transportation and Public Works Department’s winter maintenance operations, with the solicitation number 26-0215 and a response deadline of June 9, 2026. The contract is an informal procurement under NAICS code 423520 with an initial term of one year and the option for up to four one-year renewals, subject to availability of funds and proper notice. Bidders must meet strict responsiveness and responsibility criteria, including submission of a complete quote packet via the Euna Portal containing the RFQt-01 Forms, Bid Table, RFQt-04 Questionnaire, and Small Business Enterprise Certificate if applicable. The rock salt must conform to precise chemical specifications: sodium chloride content between 93.8% and 95.0%, calcium sulfate between 4.5% and 5.8%, no potassium chloride above 0.02%, and no additives whatsoever. The product must be non-caking, free-flowing, and have a bulk density of 71 to 74 lbs per cubic foot. Delivery must occur within 10 business days of order placement to designated service centers in Fort Worth during weekday hours, avoiding all City-observed holidays, with F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed terms. Pricing must include all costs such as freight, handling, fuel, and certification fees, with no taxes included, as the City is tax-exempt. Payment is Net 30 days, and successful bidders are required to register for direct deposit, submit itemized invoices electronically to the specified email address with proper labeling, and include bill of lading and freight waybill copies. The Seller is responsible for all packaging and marking in compliance with commercial standards, bearing all packaging costs unless otherwise stated, and ensuring proper labeling of shipping containers with seller and consignee information, container numbers, and packing slip identifiers. Insurance requirements include general liability, statutory workers’ compensation with employer’s liability coverage at $100,000 plus 10%, and the City must be named as an additional insured. Certificates of insurance and workers’ compensation affidavits must be submitted before work begins, or the agreement may be terminated. Sellers must comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations from EPA, OSHA, and TCEQ, obtain required permits at their own expense, and adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act