Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of 3,600 Tons of Rock Salt from Cargill, Incorporated of Minneapolis, Minnesota at $47.33 Per Ton For the 2020/2021 Snow Season in an Amount Not To Exceed $171,000.00, and Waiving the Village's Bidding Process for Said Purchase
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Overview
Overview
Rock salt is used as the principal deicer for snow and ice control in an effort to mitigate hazardous road conditions. The Village participates in the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Program for materials and equipment commonly used by municipalities such as rock salt.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The Fiscal Year 2020 budget provides funds for the purchase of roadway salt materials in the Public Works, Street Services Budget, account no. 1001-43740-765-560633, Roadway Maintenance. To date all funds, $80,090.27, remaining in that account for salt will be used towards the purchase of 848 tons of salt to fulfill the 2019-2020 agreement with Compass Materials America. Last winter season was particularly warm with fewer than normal snow events resulting in an abundance of salt.
In Fiscal Year 2021, salt needed for the portion of winter season after January 1, 2021 will be funded from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund, account no. 2038-43740-765-560633, Roadway Maintenance. The Fiscal Year 2021 budget for salt is proposed to be $171,000.00.
Background
Rock salt is the most readily available and cost effective de-icing material. Salt is used to keep snow and ice from bonding to the pavement thereby allowing snow plows to remove accumulated snow and ice quickly and efficiently and to keep the roads open and safe.
The Village has previously participated in the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Program for materials and equipment commonly used by municipalities.
The State notified the Village that the contract for salt would be award...
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