Specifications include, but are not limited to: Rock Salt shall comply with the requirements of The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) SPECIFICATION M143, SODIUM CHLORIDE TYPE 1, GRADE 1. Rock Salt shall be free flowing fresh stock, reclaimed or re-crushed rock salt will not be accepted and shall be rejected by delivery site. Quantity Commitments: All participants who complete the annual survey will have the option to choose between a minimum of 80% or 100% purchase commitment and will be allowed a maximum of 120% purchase commitment as defined below. All minimum purchase commitments will be defined in the line item description within BidBuy. Minimum 80% Commitment: Some participants identified from the annual survey have chosen a minimum purchase commitment of 80%. That means that if the participant estimates a quantity of 100 ton, the participant is only obligated to order 80 ton. That is 80% of the estimated quantity. The participant shall have no further liability to the Vendor for further remaining quantities. Minimum 100% Commitment: Some participants identified from the annual survey have chosen a minimum purchase commitment of 100%. That means that if the participant estimates a quantity of 100 ton, the participant is obligated to order 100 ton. That is 100% of the estimated quantity. Maximum 120% Commitment: The Vendor shall agree to provide up to 120% of the bid quantity estimated tonnage at the same contract price. That means that all participants who estimate a quantity of 100 ton can order up to 120 ton at the same contract price. Quantities Exceeding 120% Maximum: In some instances, a participant may require quantities that would exceed the maximum commitment of the Vendor; in such instances, any delivery shall be made upon the mutual agreement of all parties. Purchase Percentages for IDOT: The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has provided estimated quantities for individual locations. Quantities purchased from each Vendor shall be computed on a District by District basis (not by location). For example, if a Vendor has 2 locations in a District with estimated quantities of 100 and 200 tons with a minimum 80% commitment. Then the 80% commitment will be met once the 300(0.8) = 240 tons has been purchased between the two locations. This may include all 240 tons purchased from one location.
