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TO: Mayor Richard Irving
FROM: Timothy Forbes Superintendent of Streets
DATE: 10/31/2018
SUBJECT:
Authorization to Purchase Bulk Rock Salt in the Amount of $63.87 per Ton from Cargill Incorporated Salt Division, North Olmsted, Ohio
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval for the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $63.87 per ton from Cargill Incorporated Salt Division for the Division of Street Maintenance under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement bid for the 2018-2019 winter season.
BACKGROUND:
The bulk rock salt is used to melt accumulated snow & ice from city streets making them safe for vehicular traffic. In past years, the city has purchased from a single vendor. However, due to delivery problems experienced in past winters. We decided to divide our salt purchases between DuPage County Department of Transportation and the State of Illinois joint purchasing agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The City anticipates purchasing approximately 7,500 tons of bulk rock salt at the price of $63.87 per ton for the 2018-2019 winter season from Cargill Incorporated Salt Division, North Olmsted Ohio. By dividing our bulk rock salt orders between 2 different suppliers we will have an alternate source for salt deliveries should one of the providers be unable to make timely deliveries that was experienced in past winters.
Dollars have been appropriated for this expenditure in account 203-4460-431-6532.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Road salt improves driving conditions for vehicular traffic.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council approve the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $63.87 per ton from Cargill Incorporated Salt Division, North Olmsted, Ohio for the Division of Street Maintenance under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt in the Amount of $63.87 per ton.
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