Annual contract for the purchase and delivery of U.S.-produced southern bulk rock salt or Solar Salt for water softening purposes to be used in Zeolite-operated water treatment plants throughout the calendar year 2026. Each agency will determine if the salt provided in the supplier’s bids will meet the agency's individual needs. All bidders must provide Salt that meets AWWA Standard B200-93. All salt deliveries will be initiated by representatives of each agency on an as-needed basis. Deliveries shall be made based on the community’s unique circumstances. This could include, but is not limited to, the use of a controlled flow slotted tailgate dumping into a below-ground brine tank, through the use of a pneumatic tanker for delivery to an above-ground brine tank, a truck capable of carrying pallets of 50lb bags, or using a truck and pup trailer for any specified limited-access areas.