Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Town of Waterford is requesting formal bids through the Invitation to Bid process for the supply and delivery of Road Salt. • The Town of Waterford is seeking supply and delivery of road salt to the Public Works Garage, 1000 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385. • Estimated Quantity: 2,000 Tons • Chemical Composition: Sodium Chloride (NaCl) shall be a minimum of 96.5 percent, rock salt having 95 to 96.5 percent Sodium Chloride will be accepted. • Moisture: Moisture Content of the Sodium Chloride shall not exceed (4.8) percent. • Anti-caking Agent: Sodium Chloride furnished under this contract shall be free flowing and granular. Prior to delivery, all bulk Sodium Chloride shall be treated with sodium ferrocyanide or equal to prevent caking wile in storage. The visible condition shall be introduced uniformly throughout the Sodium Chloride at a maximum rate of 50 parts per million or 0.005percent. • Sampling: Sampling shall be done in accordance with the current ASTM-D632. The Department of Public Works or any of its authorized representatives, reserves the right to take samples from the contractor’s stockpile or transfer point. • Delivery: Deliveries shall be made on a 24-hour-a- day basis, 7-days-a-week (including holidays) as requested by the Town. The vendor shall ensure that deliveries of at least 500 tons per day can be facilitated. Normal deliveries shall be made within 72 hours after order placement. During periods of repeated storm activity or when supply is considered critical by the Town, deliveries shall be made within 12 hours after order placement. Deliveries shall be coordinated with the Town representative to ensure that appropriate arrangements are made for receipt of material.
