Deicer Chemical for use on Oregon Highways

The State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services is seeking qualified suppliers to provide corrosion‑inhibited liquid magnesium chloride deicing chemicals for use on Oregon highways, with delivery to 104 state‑owned storage sites. This competitive sealed‑bid solicitation requires bidders to submit price agreements that include a 2 % administrative fee, meet Oregon’s Qualified Product List, and comply with extensive insurance and performance requirements. The contract is a four‑year base agreement with options to extend up to a total of ten years. • Product: Liquid magnesium chloride (≥ 30 % MgCl₂) listed on the Qualified Product List. • Delivery: FOB Destination to 104 storage locations; peak‑season delivery windows of 3‑6 days, off‑season 15 days, with a 5 % per‑day late‑delivery penalty. • Contract terms: 4‑year base term, possible extensions to 10 years, 2 % administrative fee, mandatory insurance coverage (Workers’ Comp, CGL, Auto, etc.). • Submission: Questions due 21 Oct 2026; bid deadline 30 Oct 2026; intent to award 4 Nov 2026. • Evaluation: Competitive sealed bid with Oregon‑specific preferences (local manufacturing, benefit‑company status, recycled‑material use).