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Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Ice Control Salt through the Michigan Delivering Extended Agreements Locally (MiDEAL) from Detroit Salt Company ($330,000.00)
Memorandum
Attached for your approval is a resolution to purchase ice control salt for the upcoming winter season. Ice control salt is used during the winter season to control snow and ice accumulations on City streets. Last year the City applied over 4,882 tons of salt during the winter season. The City used 6,632 tons of salt during the 08/09 season, 8,500 tons of salt during the 07/08 season, 4,700 tons during the 06/07 season, and 7,076 tons during the 05/06 season.
Annually the State of Michigan solicits a state wide bid for bulk ice control salt allowing those who participate to receive advantageous pricing. The bid seeks pricing for salt, bulk salt and seasonal back-up supplies. The Detroit Salt Company was the low bidder.
Detroit Salt Company - 6,839.38 tons at $48.25/ton - $330,000.00
With the City using the MiDeal bid, the quantities are guaranteed. The contract allows the City to purchase up to 130% of the contracted quantity or only 70% of the contracted quantity. If we need more than 130% we will pay the market rate. In January of 2009 the market rate reached $140.00 per ton. This rate is based on supply and demand and most road salt used in Michigan is imported from other areas such as Ontario, Cleveland or Chile.
The Field Operations Unit of Public Services utilizes spreader controls that will be attached to all snow removal equipment. These controls regulate the amount of salt being spread and will track usage for inventory purposes. With this type of equipment, we are able to minimize salt usage and comply with the City policy of using the least amount of salt consistent with traffic safety.
Sufficient funds for this purchase are budgeted within the Public Services Area Major and Local Street funds for fiscal year 2011.
Staff
Prepared by: Craig Hupy P.E., ...
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