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TO: Mayor John Laesch and City Council
FROM: Tim Weidner, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: April 30, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Compass Minerals America Inc. in the amount of $1,065,000.00 and the appropriation and expenditure of MFT funds for an amount up to $1,065,000.00 for salt purchases.
PURPOSE:
To execute a contract with Compass Minerals and execute the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) resolution necessary to appropriate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the purchase of sodium chloride (rock salt) for 2026 (MFT Section No. 26-00000-00-GM).
BACKGROUND:
The bulk road salt to be used for snow removal is typically purchased through the State's Central Management Services Office and the DuPage County Procurement Services Division; both entities secured multiple bids through a publicly advertised sealed process, establishing competitive unit prices. The City has also gone out to bid on its own at certain times, including in 2024 to fill the new salt dome at the new Public Works facility.
For the 2026-2027 winter season, the City will still be purchasing salt through the State and DuPage County. Since the 2025-2026 winter season was very harsh with above average quantities of salt used, the Public Works Department would like to fill up the salt reserves this summer/fall. Currently the Kautz dome is about half full, the Central Garage dome is almost full, and the Public Works facility salt dome is essentially empty. This City bid would fill the new Public Works salt dome back up to capacity before the winter starts.
DISCUSSION:
The invitation to bid for this project was posted on March 23, 2026. A copy of the posted bid documents is attached as Exhibit 'A'.
Bids were opened and publicly read on April 8, 2026 (Bid No. 26-036). The bid tabulation for the 5 bids received is attached as Exhibit 'B'. The lowest responsible bid was submitted by Compass Minerals America Inc. in the amount of $1,06...
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