Summary
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB) 018-27 to establish a contract for the supply of Rock Salt (Sodium Chloride) for the 2026-27 winter season. The contract covers procurement, storage, and timely delivery of required quantities to ODOT facilities and participating political subdivisions (townships, cities, universities, counties, and the Ohio Turnpike) throughout Ohio. Bidders must supply rock salt conforming to ASTM Specification D632 Type I, Grade 1, with moisture content of 2.0% or less, and meet specified gradation and chloride content requirements. Deliveries must comply with minimum daily delivery rates (125 or 250 tons) and stockpile availability deadlines of 65% by December 15, 2026 and 90% by January 15, 2027.