Sand

The Capitol Region Purchasing Council, through DAS Procurement for the State of Connecticut, has issued solicitation 797 to secure qualified suppliers of sand for snow and ice control. The contract period runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with the objective of providing participating member agencies with high-quality sand that meets Connecticut Department of Transportation specifications. Awarded vendors must be capable of supplying up to 150 percent of a member's initial estimated annual quantity and must ensure deliveries are made within 48 hours of order confirmation during standard weekday business hours. Bidders are required to provide net unit prices delivered per cubic yard and must submit a written supply guarantee from their producer, evidence of having served at least four municipalities or state agencies in the last two years, and documentation of environmental compliance with US EPA and CT DEEP regulations. The award will be granted to the lowest responsible bidder based on price, competence, and satisfactory past performance. Technical requirements include strict adherence to sieve analysis, soundness, and abrasion standards, with the possibility of source sampling for the three lowest bidders prior to award. Delivery vehicles must be fully covered with waterproof tarpaulins to prevent spillage, and vendors must provide Material Safety Data Sheets within 20 days of the award. Additionally, successful vendors are required to pay a 1 percent administrative fee to the Capitol Region Council of Governments on a quarterly basis. All bids must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by the September 23, 2026, deadline.