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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Timothy Forbes Superintendent of Streets
DATE: 10/11/2019
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Road Salt in the amount of $96.25 Per Ton for the 2019-2020 winter season from Compass Minerals America Inc. Oakland Park, KS
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval for the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $96.25 per ton from Compass Minerals America Inc. for the division of Street Maintenance under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement bid for the 2019-2020 winter season.
BACKGROUND:
The bulk rock salt is used to melt snow & ice from City streets, making them safer for vehicular traffic. We have been dividing our road salt purchases between DuPage County Department of Transportation and the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement. By dividing our road salt orders between two government agencies soliciting bids, we hope to have two different suppliers. Historically, this has provided us an alternate source should one of the providers be unable to make timely deliveries. Unfortunately, the same company was awarded the contract for both the State bid and the County bid this year.
DISCUSSION:
The City anticipates purchasing from Compass Minerals America Inc. Approximately 7,500 tons (50% of the City's annual order) of bulk rock salt for the 2019-2020 winter season.
Funding has been appropriated for this expenditure in account 203-4460-431-6532 via an MFT funding request approved by resolution R19-337 and is awaiting the budget amendment.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Road salt improves driving conditions for vehicular traffic.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The City Council approves the purchase of bulk road salt in the amount of $96.25 per ton from Compass Minerals America Inc. Oakland, KS for the division of Street Maintenance under the Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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