FCPS is soliciting proposals for furnishing and delivering bulk treated road salt/sodium chloride for winter snow and ice control. The estimated annual requirement is approximately **** tons, with a maximum storage capacity of 300 tons. Proposals must include a delivered price per net ton. The contract is effective from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, and may be renewed up to five years. Vendors must be capable of multiple deliveries and provide emergency contact availability. Kentucky resident bidders receive a preference.
Proposals must be received by December 1, 2026, at 2:00 pm local time. proposals must be received prior to time designated in this solicitation. none shall be accepted thereafter.
Payments are normally approved at the regularly scheduled meeting of the board on the fourth Monday of most months, provided invoices are received by the first Monday of the month. payments for bid items are normally approved at the regularly scheduled meeting of the board on the fourth monday of most months provided bid items and invoices are properly received by the first monday of the month.
The award will be based on providing the best value, considering technical proposal points (400), qualifications, experience, response time, and cost proposal (200). in determining the best value the following criteria shall be considered: points criteria 400 technical proposal understanding of district requirements for treated road salt qualifications, experience response time, turnaround, and service availability added value 400 cost proposal 200 references
Proposers must have at least three years of experience supplying bulk road salt and meet all applicable insurance, licensing, registration, and legal requirements. proposer has at least three 3 years of experience supplying bulk road salt 1 yes no or comparable bulk winter maintenance materials.
Protests must be submitted in writing within 14 days after the aggrieved person knows, or should have known, of the facts giving rise thereto. the protest shall be submitted in writing, within 14 days after such aggrieved person knows, or should have known, of the facts giving rise thereto.
Failure to provide documentation supporting a claim of resident bidder status upon request shall result in disqualification. failure to provide such documentation upon request shall result in disqualification of the bidder or contract termination.
The district anticipates purchasing approximately **** tons of bulk treated road salt during the contract period. the district anticipates purchasing approximately **** tons of bulk treated road salt during the contract period.
The contract is effective with a preferred beginning date of December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027. contract is effective with a preferred beginning date of december 1, 2026 or date of board approval whichever is later through november 30, 2027.
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