TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
title
Approval of the 2026 Rock Salt Purchase Contract with the State of Illinois and Morton Salt Inc. for Bulk Rock Salt at the Average Unit Price of $67.20 per Ton for a Not to Exceed Amount of $470,375.00
end
BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet participates in the Joint Purchasing Agreement to purchase rock salt through the State of Illinois Contract on an annual basis. In March of 2025, the City of Joliet agreed to purchase 7,000 tons of bulk rock salt as part of the State of Illinois 2025-2026 rock salt purchase. The 2026 Budget includes funding for the purchase of rock salt for Joliet roadways during the 2026 winter season.
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 is slightly different for each facility.
Cedarwood Drive Morton Salt 2,500 Tons $67.10 $167,750
Cass Steet Morton Salt 2,500 Tons $66.61 $166,525
Arbeiter Road Morton Salt 2,000 Tons $68.05 $136,100
7,000 Tons $67.20 $470,375
It is estimated that the winter season of 2026 will require the purchase of 7,000 tons of bulk rock salt at a total cost of $470,375.00. The City of Joliet is required to purchase a minimum of 5,600 tons of rock salt and is eligible to purchase a maximum of 8,400 tons of rock salt at the above prices under this Joint Purchasing Program. This purchasing price agreement is in force from October 2025 until September 2026.
The City of Joliet Budget allocates funding based on calendar year and thus appropriates an estimate of funding for any purchases made in the fall of each winter season. Funding in the amount of $470,375.00 is included in the 2026 Budget using Public Works Roadways / Supplies-Chemicals Funds (Org 09029000, Object 536108, $470,375.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
recommendation
Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council ...
Click here for full text