Purchase of Bulk Road Salt

The City of Warwick, Rhode Island, is soliciting bids for the purchase of bulk road salt (Bid2027-078). Here is a summary of the key points: **Bid Details:** * Bids are due by 11:00 AM on July 8, 2026. * Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope with one original and two copies. * Bids can be delivered in person or by delivery service to 65 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 02886, Suite D, or mailed to 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886. * No bids will be accepted via fax or email. **Specifications and Requirements:** * Specifications are available at the Purchasing Division, Warwick City Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, starting June 24, 2026. * Bidders must ensure they have a complete package and check with the Purchasing Division if they received the document from a source other than the City of Warwick. * Bidders must comply with all relevant laws, ordinances, and regulations, including Chapter 16-Conflicts of Interest of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Warwick. **Award and Contract:** * Awards will be made based on the lowest evaluated or responsive bid price. * The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive minor deviations or informalities, and accept the bid deemed most favorable to the City's interest. * The contract will be for a term of one year, with prices held firm from October 29, 2026, to October 28, 2027. **Additional Requirements:** * Bidders must complete and submit a Certification and Warrant Form, which certifies compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. * Bidders must provide a Certificate of Good Standing, if required, within 10 calendar days of notification. * The City is exempt from paying Rhode Island Sales Tax. **Contact Information:** * Purchasing Division: (401) 738-2013, [email protected] * Richard Cole, Chief of Highway, Department of Public Works: (401) 921-9618, [email protected] **Other:** * The City reserves the right to terminate the contract or any part of the contract in the best interests of the City, with 30-day notice to the contractor. * The City will not incur liability for materials or services not yet ordered if it terminates the contract. * All claims for damage in transit will be the responsibility of the successful bidder.