8.1. Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt) Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt) shall conform to ASTM-D-632, Type 1, Grade 1, with the following supplemental conditions: 8.1.1 Anti-caking Agent: The Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt) shall arrive at each delivery location in bulk and in a free flowing, lump-free condition. The Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt) must also be treated with a sufficient amount of anti-caking compound to increase outside storage capabilities. The quantity of the anti-caking agent, YPS (Yellow Prussiate of Soda) or County approved substitute, shall be in the range of 0.1 to 0.2 pounds per ton. The contractor shall ensure a consistent thorough mix of anti-caking agent throughout the salt. 8.1.2 Sodium chloride, provided under this RFP, shall not be less than 95% sodium chloride. 8.1.3 The percentage of moisture content of the delivered sodium chloride at the time of delivery will be determined by the County by drying a County determined representative sample at 230 plus or minus 9 degrees F (110 plus or minus 5 degrees C) to constant weight. 8.1.4 Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt) represented by samples containing moisture of less than 1 percent will be accepted. Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt) represented by samples containing moisture of more than 1 percent, but not more than 2 percent may be accepted, at the sole discretion of the County, and will be subject to a deduction of 2 percent of the delivered price for each ½ of 1 percent moisture or fraction thereof. Deductions for moisture exceeding 1 percent will be taken on all deliveries received from the sampled location the day of the sampling. 8.1.5 The clay size fraction of the insoluble residue shall not exceed 1 percent of the total salt material. The percentage of clay shall be determined by the NJDOT’s test procedure “determination of clay size material in Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt).” 8.1.6 All materials shall comply with the current specifications. The County reserves the right to inspect all materials before and after delivery and the right to return all material not meeting the specifications. Any exceptions to these specifications are to be fully outlined on a cover letter attached to this bid. Covering letter must explain in detail wherein alternates differ from items specified. 8.1.7 All prices shall remain firm and shall not be subject to increase. Contract awards include all charges pertaining to work performed and FOB Destination charges. Price escalation clauses will not be allowed. 8.1.8 Bidders are hereby notified that Solar Salt is not an acceptable substitute for Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt)-Ice Control. Bids submitted based on the use of solar salt may be rejected.
