Ice Melt for Sidewalks and Parking Garages

The City of Aurora is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide ice melt supplies for use by multiple City departments during winter weather operations. The City intends to award a contract to a responsible bidder capable of supplying ice melt products that meet the specifications outlined in this solicitation. The contract will be for a one-year agreement with two possible one-year extensions, and the City may award to more than one bidder. The selected vendor will be required to deliver ice melt products to various City facilities, including parking lots, sidewalks, and other publicly maintained areas. The vendor must be capable of providing timely delivery and ensuring consistent product quality throughout the term of the contract. Some key specifications for the ice melt products include: Subzero Salt, which must be a blended deicer consisting of approximately 20% CMA, Salt Saver additive, Potassium acetate, Sodium chloride, and Corrosion inhibitors; and Green Earth Ice Melt, which must meet the following minimum specifications: blend of deicer containing potassium acetate, sodium acetate, and solar salt, includes corrosion inhibitor, effective melting performance down to -25°F, safer for concrete surfaces and vegetation than traditional rock salt or calcium chloride, leaves no oily residue, and dissolves rapidly into brine for quicker ice penetration and melting action. Some of the key responsibilities of the selected vendor will include: • Providing product brochures and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all products proposed • Pricing must remain firm and fixed for the entire 2026–2027 winter season • Bidders are requested to indicate whether volume discounts are available based on the quantity ordered • Bulk containers or totes must include integrated lifting straps and be appropriately sized for the specified product quantity • Vendor must contact the City in advance to schedule deliveries • Deliveries may begin Fall 2026 • Delivery locations may include, but are not limited to, various City facilities, including parking lots, sidewalks, and other publicly maintained areas.