Town of New Milford - Liquid Calcium or Magnesium Chloride 2027 Services - 2027
Town of New MilfordCity · New Milford, CT- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 21 days left
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Michael Boucher
- (860) 355-6045
The 30-second brief
The Town of New Milford, CT is seeking competitive bids from qualified vendors to supply liquid calcium chloride or magnesium chloride for gravel road dust control and winter road pretreatment. The seasonal order quantity is estimated at 18,000 gallons for dust control and 18,000 gallons for winter road pretreatment, to be blended with the town's salt brine. Work involves delivering the liquid deicing agents via tank truck to the Department of Public Works storage facility at 6 Young's Field Road. Bids are due by December 3, 2026, with questions due by November 16, 2026. Vendors must have at least five years of experience supplying liquid deicing agents to municipalities or the CT DOT, and meet specific insurance and safety requirements.
1) Liquid Calcium or Magnesium Chloride - Dust Control for Gravel Roads, Quantity: 18, 000 Gal; 2) Liquid Calcium or Magnesium Chloride - Winter Road Pretreatment, Quantity: 18, 000 Gal
Lowest cost responsible bidder, The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to supply the services required, Whether the Bidder can provide the service within the specified time, without delay or interference
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Summary
The Town of New Milford, CT is seeking competitive bids from qualified vendors to supply liquid calcium chloride or magnesium chloride for gravel road dust control and winter road pretreatment.
The seasonal order quantity is estimated at 18,000 gallons for dust control and 18,000 gallons for winter road pretreatment, to be blended with the town's salt brine. Work involves delivering the liquid deicing agents via tank truck to the Department of Public Works storage facility at 6 Young's Field Road. Bids are due by December 3, 2026, with questions due by November 16, 2026. Vendors must have at least five years of experience supplying liquid deicing agents to municipalities or the CT DOT, and meet specific insurance and safety requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest cost responsible bidder, The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to supply the services required, Whether the Bidder can provide the service within the specified time, without delay or interference
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
1) Liquid Calcium or Magnesium Chloride - Dust Control for Gravel Roads, Quantity: 18, 000 Gal; 2) Liquid Calcium or Magnesium Chloride - Winter Road Pretreatment, Quantity: 18, 000 Gal
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Liquid Calcium or Magnesium Chloride Supplier & Material Certification
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Globally Harmonized System sheet
- Non-collusion form
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/newmilford
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- New Milford, CT
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of New Milford?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/newmilford. For questions, contact Michael Boucher.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of New Milford in CT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Michael Boucher at (860) 355-6045. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 1) Liquid Calcium or Magnesium Chloride - Dust Control for Gravel Roads, Quantity: 18, 000 Gal; 2) Liquid Calcium or Magnesium Chloride - Winter Road Pretreatment, Quantity: 18, 000 Gal. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest cost responsible bidder, The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to supply the services required, Whether the Bidder can provide the service within the specified time, without delay or in..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of New Milford?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of New Milford are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of New Milford regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Liquid Calcium or Magnesium Chloride Supplier & Material Certification, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Globally Harmonized System sheet, Non-collusion form, Certificate of Insurance. Review the full document from Town of New Milford for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: New Milford, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.