Summary
The State of Maine Department of Transportation is seeking qualified suppliers to provide bulk rock (road) salt for winter road de-icing across the state under a best-value RFQ with an initial one-year term and up to four one-year extensions (total up to five years). Bidders must meet strict chemical, moisture, gradation, and anti-caking specifications, provide detailed weigh-slips for each truckload, and deliver within five business days of order; an initial-fill quantity and per-ton pricing with penalties for non-conforming material are specified. The solicitation includes attached procurement documents (PDF and Excel pricing file) and a link to the official buyer posting on the ME vendor self-service portal.