This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Dayton, Ohio. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City's email system has a maximum capacity of 20 megabytes for incoming messages, which includes the e-mail and any attachments. Should your organization's bid document exceed this limit, your company will need to submit the bid in multiple email documents. Should the bid be submitted in multiple parts, please clearly designate in the email "Subject line", the IFB number followed by Part 1", 'Part 2', and so forth. For example, IFB No. 24-034SWOP4G Part 1, IFB No. 24-034SWOP4G Part 2, etc. ROCK SALT A certified check from a solvent bank, drawn and made payable to the City of Dayton OH, or a bid bond issued by a surety company licensed to do business in Ohio, in a sum not less than 5% of the total amount of the bid based on estimated tonnage for all entities, as surety for the execution of the contract, shall be mailed directly to the City of Dayton, Division of Procurement. All bidders' checks will be returned upon the execution and securing of a contract. The successful bidder(s) will be required to execute the contract and to provide a 100% performance bond within ten (10) days after the award of the contract if so requested by the individual entities. In case the bidder neglects to so execute the contract, the check or bond, accompanying the bid shall be forfeited to the City of Dayton OH, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages. Detailed specifications, bid forms and instructions to vendors may be obtained on the City of Dayton OH's website, the SWOP4G website or by contacting the City of Dayton OH Division of Procurement: Maria Cabonce Buyer City of Dayton OH 101 W. Third St. Room 514 Dayton OH 45402 937-333-4003 or maria.cabonce@daytonohio.gov The intent of this bid is to establish a firm price agreement for the purchase of rock salt for the City of Dayton OH and the participating member entities of SWOP4G. SWOP4G is interested in pursuing a contract commencing on August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025, with an option to renew for 12 months, effective from August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026. Renewal is not mandatory, but if desired it is an available option to consider. The City of Dayton OH's Division of Procurement has agreed to advertise and solicit bids for the purchase of rock salt to obtain the best possible price for all participants. The bid calls for delivered prices for the salt from origin to the individual entities. Note: All bid prices shall include, but not limited to, delivery fees, fuel surcharges, and administrative charges and these charges must be included in the cost per ton. The quantities listed on the attached sheets are estimated amounts for each Entity. Actual deliveries may vary, depending on the specific needs of each entity. The successful vendor must ensure availability of the minimum quantities specified for each entity, and must fulfill the quantity requirements stipulated for each entity throughout the contract period. THE BIDDER SHALL NOT SET ANY MINIMUM QUANTITIES OR RECEIVING DATES. This is a MORE OR LESS bid only. Delivery and invoicing addresses for each Entity are included in this bid document. Each Entity will issue a purchase order or letter of intent committing their estimated portion of this request for rock salt. These are estimates only and bid will be provided as a MORE OR LESS with NO minimum purchase requirements. All bids must be made on the forms provided and must be in conformity with this notice. All bids containing quotes that were not requested or do not conform to the requirements outlined in this notice, may be considered invalid and subject to rejection. The City of Dayton and SWOP4G reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Formalities may be waived at the discretion of the organizations. All bids will be opened via Zoom as described above and will post on SWOP4G's website. A certified check or bid bond on a solvent bank, drawn and made payable to the City of Dayton OH, or a bid bond by a surety company licensed to do business in Ohio, in a sum not less than 5% of the total amount of the bid based on estimated tonnage for all entities, as surety for the execution of the contract, shall accompany each bid. The checks and/or bid bonds of all bidders will be returned upon the end of the price agreement period(s). Failure of vendor to furnish material complying with the specifications called for in this invitation to bid, or to comply with the terms of this invitation, may be justification to purchase the materials in the open market and/or to cancel the contract or applicable portions thereof, and award the portions canceled to another supplier. In the event either of the above procedures must be resorted to, the vendor shall be required to reimburse those participating entities for any expense incurred in excess of the contract price. THE CITY OF DAYTON OH DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, AGE AND HANDICAPPED STATUS IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.