2026 Water Softening Salt

Sealed bids for the purchase of Water Softening Salt for use in the treatment of potable water for the City of Athens will be received by the City of Athens, Ohio, at the City Building, 8 E. Washington St., until 2:00 PM, April 2, 2026. At that time and place, they will be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids will be considered valid until 60 days after the opening date, although not accepted or rejected.

Prospective bidders may obtain bid specifications electronically, for no fee, by providing a valid email address to

Each bid shall contain the full name and address of each person or company interested in the same and shall be accompanied by a personal bond, in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code, in the amount of 100% of the bid, or by a certified check, cashier’s check or irrevocable letter of credit for ten percent (10%) of the bid, made payable to the City of Athens, Ohio, conditioned that if a bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into within (60) sixty days after notice of acceptance. A performance bond of one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the contract with a satisfactory surety company will be required for the performance of the contract.

The City of Athens reserves the right to waive informalities as may be in its best interest.