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AWARDING RESOLUTION
ISSUED TO COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA, INC.
TO FURNISH AND DELIVER BULK ROCK SALT
AS NEEDED FOR THE DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION
(CONTRACT TOTAL AMOUNT $966,290.00)
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WHEREAS, the County of DuPage is authorized and empowered to construct, repair, improve and maintain County and/or township roads, bridges, and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has published a contract proposal for the 2025 Bulk Rock Salt Program, Section 25-0SALT-02-MS, setting forth the terms, conditions, and specifications (a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference); and
WHEREAS, the budget for the 2026 fiscal year provides for the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, the following bids were received in compliance with the contract proposal:
NAME BID AMOUNT
Compass Minerals America Inc. $707,900.00
Morton Salt, Inc. $734.000.00; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the County of DuPage to award a contract to Compass Minerals America Inc. for their submission of the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $707,900; and
WHEREAS, the contract allowed for a one-time renewal option with a 5% increase and also allows for the County to adjust the quantity; resulting in an awarded amount of $966,290.00, for the period of May 12, 2026 through April 30, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a contract in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications set forth in said purchase order be, and is hereby awarded to Compass Minerals America Inc., 9900 W. 109th Street, Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66210; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the DuPage County Chair is hereby authorized and directed sign on behalf of the COUNTY, and the County Clerk is hereby authorized to attest the aforesaid purchase order with Compass Mine...
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