the furnishing and delivery of sodium chloride (rock salt) with an anti-caking additive for snow and ice control. Approximately 2,000 tons of deicing salt will be needed for the 2014-2015 winter. The sodium chloride shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M143, Type I, Grade I with the following exceptions: 1. The moisture content shall not exceed 3%. Any material with a moisture content in excess of 5% will be rejected. 2. When sampled at the destination, the 5% tolerances on the 3/8 (9.5 mm) sieve will be permitted. All plus 3/8 material must have 100% passing the (12.5 mm)sieve. All plus material will be rejected. 3. When shipped in bulk, the sodium chloride shall contain an anti-caking additive uniformly distributed. The additive and the proportion used will be indicated on the manufacturers bid.
