Sodium Chloride (Road Salt) and Other De-Icing Products

Supply. Contractors must maintain an adequate supply of acceptable quality products at all times during the term of this contract. Contractor shall agree to stockpile a minimum of 30,000 tons of rock salt at their local facility by September 15, 2023 and to maintain an adequate supply of salt throughout the demand period. Storage. Unless otherwise specifically excepted by the GPCOG, all salt must be stored in accordance with all Maine State laws and requirements for salt storage. Storage method must be adequate to protect the salt that is delivered to all GPCOG bid Participants from elements that could compromise the quality of the salt. At a minimum, salt must be on a pad with a tarp cover and kept covered at all times. Product must be stored and handled in a manner to meet the specifications contained herein. Delivery. Delivery of products ordered must be made to Participant’s specified location with twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of an order. Failure of Contractor to have adequate product to provide Participants with required amounts, either from their own supply or obtained from other sources, will entitle the Participant to obtain the product, or an acceptable substitute, from another vendor. In such event, Contractor will be required to pay the difference in price between the price paid by Participants to another supplier and Contractor’s bid price. Such payment will be required within thirty days of presentation of the amount owed to Contractor or said cost may be deducted from currently outstanding invoices due to the Contractor. Reduction in price resulting from failed moisture or gradation tests shall be according to the penalty provisions provided in these specifications.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.