RFB-RC-2014-111 - Road Salt - Treated Road Salt

Summary of Specifications:
It is the intent of this specification to describe a mixture of Sodium Chloride Type “A” crushed rock salt treated with corrosion inhibited Liquid Magnesium Chloride product. The treatment is intended to enhance the performance of the product over untreated salt by reducing corrosiveness, improving low temperature performance, reducing bounce and scatter, preventing clumping, salt pile freezing and enhancing flowability. The treated salt is intended to be used to facilitate snow and ice prevention and removal on Rockland County roads and bridges. The end product treated salt will be categorized as Type I treated. The defining characteristics of Type I treated salt can be found summarized in the table titled "General Requirements under Section B of these specifications. The requirements listed are minimum specifications and the vendor shall indicate if the proposed product comply with these minimum requirements. The finished delivered product shall be Blue Magic or ClearLane or approved equal.