Supply and Delivery of University De-Icing Materials

Virginia Tech is seeking qualified vendors to supply and deliver a range of de‑icing materials—including fine granulated road salt, custom salt blends, industrial fine‑grain and solar salts for brine, road sand, and bagged salt (25 lb/50 lb)—to its main campus in Blacksburg and up to 13 additional Virginia Tech‑owned sites across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Proposals must include per‑ton pricing for assumed 23‑25‑ton volumes, delivery rates to the primary address, and may be submitted for any product categories the vendor can provide. The contract will be a one‑year base term with optional four one‑year renewals, and vendors must be registered in Virginia’s eVA system, carry required insurance, and disclose any conflict‑of‑interest or SWaM certification status. • Required deliverables: bulk salt, de‑icing blends, fine‑grain salts, sand, and bagged salt as specified. • Pricing: per‑ton rates (23‑25 ton assumptions) and per‑truck delivery fees; no budget ceiling disclosed. • Logistics: deliveries within 30 calendar days of PO, weekdays 7 AM‑3 PM, with 24‑hour prior notice. • Evaluation criteria include quality, experience, methodology, cost, and SWaM participation.