Bagged Ice Melt and Rock Salt - Multiple Locations

Page 1 of 3 PURCHASING DIVISION Calvin Brinks, Manager (616) 632-7720 purchasing@kentcountymi.gov SOLICITATION Solicitation Type Request for Quotation (RFQ) Solicitation Number 5398 Description Bagged Ice Melt and Rock Salt Multiple Locations Date of Issuance 9/1/2023 Inquiries Deadline Date & Time (local) 9/11/2023, 2 PM Due Date & Time (local) 9/13/2023, 2 PM Buyer Name Underhill INTRODUCTION The Kent County Purchasing Division is soliciting quotations for (25) skids of ice melt and (8) skids of rock salt that will be delivered to multiple locations in Kent County. FOB multiple destinations by 11/15/23. SCOPE Quantities, type of salt, and locations are listed on the next page. Delivery costs must be included in price. Due to limited storage, the Health Department requires their skids to be delivered 2-3 times throughout winter. No ice melt with purple color added. Ice melt and rock salt must be effective at or below

zero degrees Fahrenheit. Kent 4 County Page 2 of 3 Skid/Qty Description Location 2 Ice Melt, 50 lb bags of Magnesium Chloride, Sodium, Potassium Ice Melt, Unit Skid (49 bags per skid) South Kent Landfill 2 Ice Melt, 50 lb bags of Magnesium Chloride, Sodium, Potassium Ice Melt, Unit Skid (49 bags per skid) North Kent Landfill 1 Ice Melt, 50 lb bags of Magnesium Chloride, Sodium, Potassium Ice Melt, Unit Skid (49 bags per skid) Recycling Center 3 Ice Melt, 50 lb bags of Magnesium Chloride, Sodium, Potassium Ice Melt, Unit Skid (49 bags per skid) Health Department (to be delivered in increments) 2 Ice Melt, 50 lb bags of Magnesium Chloride, Sodium, Potassium Ice Melt, Unit Skid (49 bags per skid) Prosecutor's Office - 82 Ionia 3 Ice Melt, 50 lb bags of Magnesium Chloride, Sodium, Potassium Ice Melt, Unit Skid (49 bags per skid) 17th Circuit Court 2 Ice Melt, 50 lb bags of Magnesium Chloride, Sodium, Potassium Ice Melt, Unit Skid (49 bags per skid) Juvenile Detention 2 Ice Melt, 50 lb bags of Magnesium Chloride, Sodium, Potassium Ice Melt, Unit Skid (49 bags per skid) Human Services Complex 1 Ice Melt, 50 lb bags of Magnesium Chloride, Sodium, Potassium Ice Melt, Unit Skid (49 bags per skid) North County Campus, Cedar Springs 2 Ice Melt, 50 lb bags of Magnesium Chloride, Sodium, Potassium Ice Melt, Unit Skid (49 bags per skid) City of East Grand Rapids 1 Ice Melt, 50 lb bags of Magnesium Chloride, Sodium, Potassium Ice Melt, Unit Skid (49 bags per skid) City of Grandville - 15 Baldwin St, Jenison 4 Ice Melt, 50 lb bags of Magnesium Chloride, Sodium, Potassium Ice Melt, Unit Skid (49 bags per skid) City of Grandville - 4095 White St SW, Grandville 5 Rock Salt, 50 lb bags (granule size for use in salt spreaders), Unit Skid, 49 bags per Skid South Kent Landfill 1 Rock Salt, 50 lb bags (granule size for use in salt spreaders), Unit Skid, 49 bags per Skid Recycling Center 2 Rock Salt, 50 lb bags (granule size for use in salt spreaders), Unit Skid, 49 bags per Skid Waste to Energy Facility The Kent County Standard Submission Terms posted on the Bid Opportunities page of the Kent County Purchasing Division website are incorporated by reference and shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein. INQUIRIES Any and all communication regarding this Solicitation shall be on the Kent County Purchasing Division Inquiry Blog via the Bid Opportunities page or during pre-proposal meetings. Kent County reserves the right to determine the response format or not respond, at its sole discretion. WARRANTY All goods shall consist of the original manufacturer warranty in addition to any other warranties specified in this Solicitation. Respondent shall execute all documents necessary to transfer applicable express warranties to Kent County. The Respondent shall not disclaim any warranty recognized by Michigan law including the Warranty of Merchantability or the warranty of Fitness for a Particular Purpose. https://www.accesskent.com/RFPWorkbench/LoadPublicTableAction.action https://www.accesskent.com/RFPWorkbench/LoadPublicTableAction.action Page 3 of 3 INVITATION FOR BID/RFQ SUBMISSION Complete submissions must be received in the Kent County Purchasing Division on or before the due date/time specified by the designated clock (local time). Late, faxed, or emailed responses will NOT be considered. Submissions may be submitted electronically on the Bid Opportunities page of the Kent County Purchasing Division's website. Respondent must include a complete submission as 1 non-password protected PDF document. Respondent shall submit the Submission Form (Bid Form Response Form) posted on the Bids Opportunities page of the Kent County Purchasing Divisions website. Click the Submit Online icon to submit electronically or to print the Submission Form. Respondent must submit the Bid Bond with Submission Form. The time required to upload a submission may vary. Respondent assumes all risks associated with electronic submission, including all technological difficulties, and deems the County and its service provider harmless and without fault. Successful electronic submissions are confirmed via Respondent's email. Respondent shall view the link in the confirmation email to determine accuracy prior to due date/time. Submissions that deviate from the Solicitation specifications will only be considered if the deviations are clearly detailed and noted within the submission. In case of a dispute regarding the true intent and meaning of the specifications, the Countys interpretation will prevail. When a Solicitation states no alternates, no deviations are permitted. Kent County is not liable for cost incurred prior to award. A submission shall constitute an irrevocable offer for a period of 45 days from the due date/time. In the event the notification of award is not made within 45 days from the due date/time, the Respondent may withdraw or provide a written extension of their submission. Submissions may only be withdrawn by written request if the request is received before the due date/time. Withdrawals after opening shall be subject to Kent County Fiscal Policy Centralized Purchasing 5(i)(2). NO BID Please provide feedback if you are electing not to participate in this Solicitation. https://www.accesskent.com/RFPWorkbench/LoadPublicTableAction.action https://www.accesskent.com/RFPWorkbench/LoadPublicTableAction.action https://www.accesskent.com/Departments/Purchasing/vendor.htm https://www.accesskent.com/Departments/Purchasing/vendor.htm https://forms.office.com/g/PSALYQZm1Z