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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Brett Weiler Superintendent of Streets
DATE: 6/2/2014
SUBJECT:
Authorization to Purchase Bulk Rock Salt In The Amount of $70.44 Per Ton from Morton Salt Inc. Chicago, IL for the Division of Street Maintenance.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval for the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $70.44 per ton from Morton Salt Inc. 123 N. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606 for the Division of Street Maintenance under the DuPage County Department of Transportation bid for the 2014 - 2015 winter season.
BACKGROUND:
The bulk rock salt is used to melt accumulated snow & ice from city streets making them safe for vehicular traffic. In previous years, the City has purchased from a single vendor. However, due to delivery problems experienced this past winter, we decided to divide our road salt purchases between DuPage County Department of Transportation and the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The City anticipates purchasing up to 9,000 tons (50% of the City's annual order) of bulk rock salt at the price of $70.44 per ton for the 2014 - 2015 winter season from Morton Salt Inc. Chicago IL. By dividing our road salt orders between 2 governmental agencies soliciting bids, we hope to have 2 different suppliers. The benefit to having 2 different suppliers will provide an alternate source for salt purchases should 1 of the providers be unable to make timely deliveries that we have experienced in the past.
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 approves the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $70.44 per ton from Morton Salt, Inc. Chicago, IL. for the Division of Street Maintenance under the DuPage County, Department of Transportation bid.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
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