TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
title
Approve the 2024-2025 Bulk Salt Purchase with the State of Illinois and Morton Salt at the Prorated Unit Price of $67.52 Per Ton
end
BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet annually enters into a Joint Purchasing Agreement to purchase rock salt on the State of Illinois Contract. The City agreed to purchase 10,000 tons of bulk rock salt for the 2024-2025 winter season. The authority to enter into this Purchasing Agreement was granted through Resolution 7992, approved by City Council on April 2, 2024. The 2025 Budget includes funding for the purchase of rock salt and liquid deicers for use on Joliet roadways during the winter season of 2024-2025. The purchase of liquid deicer material will be addressed under a separate cover.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
The low bids on the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Program for bulk road salt delivered are slightly different for each Roadways salt storage facility.
Cedarwood Drive Morton Salt 4,500 Tons $67.77 $304,965.00
Cass Street Morton Salt 3,500 Tons $67.28 $235,480.00
Arbeiter Road Morton Salt 2,000 Tons $67.37 $134,740.00
10,000 Tons $67.52 $675,185.00
It is estimated that the winter season of 2024-2025 will require the purchase of 10,000 tons of bulk rock salt at a total cost of $675,185.00. The City of Joliet is required to purchase a minimum of 8,000 tons of rock salt and can purchase a maximum of 12,000 tons of rock salt at the bid price. This purchasing price agreement is in force from October 2024 through September 2025.
Funding for the purchases will be charged to Public Works Roadways / Supplies-Chemicals Funds (Org 09029000, Object 536108, $675,185.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
recommendation
Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council authorize the Joint Purchasing Agreement with the State of Illinois and Morton Salt to purchase 10,000 ton...
Click here for full text