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Bid Title

REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR SODIUM CHLORIDE (ROAD SALT) IN JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

Issuing Agency

Jackson County

Location

Michigan

Published Date

Jan 19, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 2, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

188

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Project Description

Bid Number:	188
Bid Title:	REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR SODIUM CHLORIDE (ROAD SALT) IN JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Category:	Department Of Transportation
Status:	Open

Publication Date/Time: 1/19/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 2/2/2026 10:00 AM Related Documents: 2026 Sodium Chloride (Road Salt) RFB 188

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2400 N. Elm Road, Jackson, Michigan 49201 • Phone: (517) 788-4230 • Fax: (517) 788-4237

REQUEST FOR BIDS

FOR

SODIUM CHLORIDE (ROAD SALT)

IN

JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

BID OPENING:

FEBRUARY 2, 2026 at 10:15 AM EST

Submit bids by email to jcouling@mijackson.org.

DO NOT submit bids through BidNet.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

JACKSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JACKSON, MICHIGAN

(517) 788-4230

BID SUMMARY

RFB Number: RFB #188

Commodity/Service Being Requested: Sodium Chloride (Road Salt)

Type of Solicitation: Request for Bids (RFB) - It is the intention of Jackson County to competitively

award to a qualified company that has demonstrated their ability for comparable work.

Resulting Contract Term: One (1) year base contract.

Bid Release:

Calendar of Events – Timetable

January 19 2026

Due Date for Receipt of Questions:

January 26 2026

Questions and Answers Posted:

January 27 2026

Quotes Due by (10:00 a.m./ EST) *:

February 2 2026

*Any response received later than the specified deadline may be disqualified.

This Request for Bids is being made by the Jackson County Department of Transportation. All references

contained herein to “county” shall be construed to mean Jackson County. This Request, together with all

pages, documents, and attachments contained herein or subsequently added or made a part hereof,

submitted as a fully and properly executed bid, shall constitute a contract with Jackson County, subject to

the limitations set forth herein and any specific quantities that Jackson County may commit to herein and

the successful and most responsible bidder, as determined by Jackson County.

RFB Access:

Jackson County officially posts bid documents online at https://www.mijackson.org/Bids.aspx and BidNet

via Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn sites. It will be

the bidder’s responsibility to monitor for any addendums or amendments to this solicitation.

Communications and Contacts with Jackson County Personnel:

All contact with Jackson County regarding this RFB or any matter relating thereto must be sent in writing

via e-mail to: Jim Couling (jcouling@mijackson.org). This is to ensure fair consideration for all interested

vendors. The County prohibits communications to or with any other employee during the submission and

evaluation period.

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Section 1.0 – SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIFICATIONS

Jackson County is seeking bids for sodium chloride (Road Salt) for use by the Jackson

County Department of Transportation for ice control on County roads for the winter season

of 2026 & 2027. Bids are requested for delivery of salt to JCDOT locations for on-site

storage. The length of the proposed contract will be for a one-year term, commencing upon

award. Bid prices shall remain firm during the term of this agreement.

Winter Season

Usage By Jackson County DOT

2019-2020

16,200 tons

2020-2021

13,100 tons

2021-2022

12,554 tons

2022-2023

9133 tons

2023-2024

8692 tons

2024-2025

21,000 tons

The above quantities do not include the City of Jackson’s usage.

The most responsive bid shall include the following specifications and requirements:

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS:

The requested product bid shall conform to the latest Michigan Department of

Transportation (MDOT) specifications for bulk ice control salt (sodium chloride).

1.3 Delivery: Awarded vendor must be able to provide delivery to these locations.

1.3.1 Clark Lake Garage

7245 Clark Lake Road

Clark Lake, MI 49234

1.3.2 Jackson Garage

2400 N. Elm Road

Jackson, MI 49201

1.3.3 Henrietta Garage

11750 Bunkerhill Rd.

Pleasant Lake, MI 49272

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1.3.4 Parma Garage

2491 N. Parma Road

Parma MI, 49269

1.3.5 City of Jackson

161 W. Michigan Ave

Jackson, MI 49201

1.4 CONTRACT QUANTITIES:

NO BID WILL BE CONSIDERED WHICH STIPULATES THAT JACKSON COUNTY SHALL

GUARANTEE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF PRODUCT PURCHASED.

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Section 2.0 – BIDDER INFORMATION AND ACCEPTANCE

1.

The undersigned declares that the Bid Documents, including, without limitation, any RFB

Addenda and Exhibits have been read.

2.

The undersigned is authorized, offers, and agrees to furnish the articles and/or services specified

in accordance with the Specifications, Terms & Conditions of the Bid Documents of RFB #188 –

Sodium Chloride (Road Salt).

3.

The undersigned has reviewed the Bid Documents and fully understands the requirements in this

Bid including, but not limited to, the requirements under the County Provisions, and that each

Bidder who is awarded a contract shall be, in fact, a prime Contractor, not a subcontractor, to

County, and agrees that its Bid, if accepted by County, will be the basis for the Bidder to enter

into a contract with County in accordance with the intent of the Bid Documents.

4.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt and acceptance of all addenda.

5.

If selected for award, the following certifications will be required before work commences:

 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion

 Certification Regarding Nondiscrimination Under Federally and State Assisted Programs

 Assurance Regarding Access to Records and Financial Statements

 Iran Economic Sanctions Act

6.

The undersigned acknowledges that Bidder will be in good standing in the State of Michigan, with

all the necessary licenses, permits, certifications, approvals, and authorizations necessary to

perform all obligations in connection with this RFB and associated Bid Documents.

7.

It is the responsibility of each bidder to be familiar with all of the specifications, terms and

conditions and, if applicable, the site condition. By the submission of a Bid, the Bidder certifies

that if awarded a contract they will make no claim against the County based upon ignorance of

conditions or misunderstanding of the specifications.

8.

Patent indemnity: Vendors who do business with the County shall hold the County of Jackson, its

officers, agents and employees, harmless from liability of a nature or kind, including cost and

expenses, for infringement or use of any patent, copyright or other proprietary right, secret

process, patented or unpatented invention, article or appliance furnished or used in connection

with the contract or purchase order.

9.

Insurance certificates are not required at the time of submission. However, if awarded, the

Contractor agrees to meet the minimum insurance requirements posted in the terms and

conditions. This documentation must be provided to the County, prior to award, and shall include

an insurance certificate and additional insured certificate, naming the County of Jackson, which

meets the minimum insurance requirements, as stated in the terms and conditions.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
• NAICS 325998All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
• NAICS 424690Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers

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