Discussion:
Participation in the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Road De-icing Salt Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) requires a commitment of 80% of estimated usage. Based on past usage, a minimum of 800 tons of regular salt (crushed rock sodium chloride) and 700 tons of treated salt are expected to be needed for the 2017/2018 winter season.
With the estimated usage, the city's commitment to the MnDOT CPV for road salt this winter season amounts to $78,432.00, which meets the CPV required 80% of estimated usage. A cost breakdown of this amount is provided as follows: 700 tons of treated salt at $75.52/ton amounting to $52,864.00 with $42,291.20 meeting the 80% requirement; and 800 tons of regular salt at $56.47/ton amounting to $45,176.00 with $36,140.80 meeting the 80% requirement.
If a mild winter is experienced, the excess de-icing salt would be stored for use for the 2018-19 winter.