Rock Salt (Sodium Chloride)

The City of Richmond is issuing an Invitation for Bids (RFQ) to procure rock salt (sodium chloride) for winter road maintenance. The contract will be awarded through a real‑time online reverse auction on the City’s OpenGov e‑procurement portal. Vendors must be pre‑registered on OpenGov, submit an initial bid sheet (estimated 10,000 tons) and may adjust their price during the auction. Deliveries are to be made F.O.B. destination within five calendar days of order placement to multiple city sites. All shipments must meet VDOT specifications, contain ≤2 % moisture, be treated with anti‑caking agent, and be free of foreign material. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, to a single vendor or multiple vendors, and to adjust prices annually based on CPI. Minority‑business participation is encouraged but not required. • Reverse auction on OpenGov (date posted on portal) • Minimum 10,000 tons of rock salt, unit price $5/ton (sample) • Delivery within 5 days to city locations • Must meet VDOT 2020 specifications, ≤2 % moisture, anti‑caking treatment • Deadline for questions Nov 2 2026; bid submission Nov 9 2026, 4 pm • Award to lowest responsive/responsible bidder; contract may be multi‑year but duration not specified • Suppliers must be registered in Virginia and not debarred