Purchase of Bagged Ice Melt Products on an Annual Contract

This solicitation seeks a vendor to supply and deliver three types of bagged ice‑melt chemicals on an annual contract for Gwinnett County. The county requires 50‑lb bags of a calcium‑chloride/magnesium‑chloride blend, calcium‑magnesium acetate, and sodium chloride (road salt), with specific chemical composition, performance at –10 °F, labeling, MSDS, and ASTM testing compliance. Delivery must be made to multiple county facilities throughout the county, typically within one week of order (or 72 hours for forecasted winter weather), during standard business hours. The contract is initially for 12 months with up to four one‑year renewal options, and the award will be based on the lowest responsive price per pound. • 750 bags of CaCl₂/MgCl₂ blend, 40 bags of calcium‑magnesium acetate, and 3,136 bags of NaCl (≈ 3,926 bags total, 50 lb each). • All products must meet detailed composition and performance specifications, be labeled, and accompanied by MSDS; vendor responsible for ASTM testing compliance. • Delivery to seven county sites under FOB destination terms; freight prepaid; penalties of 1 % per day for late delivery. • Pricing to be submitted as unit price per pound; firm for the initial year and any renewal periods unless a percentage change is stated. • Award based on lowest responsive and responsible bid; contract may be split by line‑item or awarded to a single vendor.