The City of Parkersburg is requesting quotations for roadway deicing salt (Sodium Chloride). Bids are due on August 25, 2026, at 4:00 p. m. , and will be opened on August 26, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. Delivery is to the city's salt dome near **** Camden Avenue. Approximate quantities are 500 to **** tons. Sodium chloride must conform to ASTM D632 Type 1, Grade 1 and be shipped with a coloring agent (blue preferred). Pricing is per ton delivered to Parkersburg. Vendors must be registered in West Virginia.
Bids must be received by 4:00 p. m. , Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the office of the finance director.
Contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, considering ability, capacity, character, quality, financial resources, and maintenance ability.
Vendors shall be registered in West Virginia.
In case of default by the bidder or contractor, the city may procure from other sources and hold the contractor responsible for any excess costs.
Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the city of parkersburg and if not destroyed, will be returned at the bidders expense.
The city reserves the right to reject all bids or parts of bids for any one or more supplies or contractual services included in the proposed contract, when the public interest will be served.