Ice Melt

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 reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities based on weather conditions and departmental requirements. Some key points about the job's work and scope-of-work include: • The City is looking for ice melt products that can provide effective ice control while reducing corrosion and surface damage. • The products must meet specific specifications, including being a blended deicer consisting of approximately 20% CMA, salt saver additive, potassium acetate, sodium chloride, and corrosion inhibitors. • The City is seeking bids for various packaging configurations, including 50 lb bags, palletized product, bulk bags, and intermediate bulk containers/totes. • Vendors must be capable of providing timely delivery to designated City facilities and ensuring consistent product quality throughout the term of the contract. • The City reserves the right to add or modify delivery locations as operational needs change. Some key points about the bidding process include: • Bidders must submit all inquiries, including requests for alternates or substitutions, via the City’s E Procurement System by the designated date and time. • All answers to inquiries will be posted on the City’s E Procurement System. • Bidders may also click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. • The City reserves the right to waive any immaterial defect in any bid, or technicality, informality or irregularity in the bids received, and to disregard all nonconforming or conditional bids or counter-proposals.