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Council awards salt supply contract to Morton Salt; estimated $285,150 for 3,000 tons
Summary
The council, on a finance committee recommendation, approved awarding a salt supply contract to Morton Salt Incorporated at $95.05 per ton delivered; the estimated quantity is 3,000 tons for an estimated $285,150 charged to FY2026 street department funds.
The South Charleston City Council, acting on a finance committee recommendation, approved a bid award to Morton Salt Incorporated for road salt at $95.05 per ton, delivered to 1103 Jefferson Road. The finance committee and staff cited an estimated quantity of 3,000 tons and an estimated total cost of $285,150; funds will come from the fiscal year 2026 street department budget.
City staff told the council Morton Salt is committed to deliver at least 2,000 tons and will hold the unit price if the city needs up to 3,000 tons; the supplier also allows a 10% overrun if required. Council discussion clarified the city typically keeps on-hand inventory (about 750 tons) and that quantities and unit price were key to the recommendation.
The recommendation to award to Morton Salt was moved and seconded (second by a council member identified as Mark). During the roll call several council members were recorded as voting yes, including Councilman Deflippo, Councilman Spurlock and Councilman Smoulder; the motion carried.
