RESOLUTION NO. 412
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MORTON SALT, INC. REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF ROAD SALT FOR THE 2025-2026 WINTER SEASON
Introduced: 11/10/25
By Public Works Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Morton Salt, Inc. regarding the purchase of road salt in an amount not to exceed $1,626,300 for a term commencing September 12, 2025 and ending August 31, 2026, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that a rock salt supply is necessary for snow and ice removal during winter roadway maintenance, and
WHEREAS, Morton Salt, Inc. has been contracted under the New York State Office of General Services contract, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, IL 60606 regarding the purchase of road salt in an amount not to exceed $1,626,300 for a term commencing September 12, 2025 and ending August 31, 2026, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.