Rock Salt Price Spike and Rebidding
Summary
Only one bid came in for winter road salt — at about $124.97 a ton versus $87.99 last year, a 43% jump. Because towns and villages buy salt through the county contract too, lawmakers rejected the bid and will rebid to try to attract more competition.
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Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Buying over 2,000 tons at the bid price would have cost hundreds of thousands more than last year, hitting both the county and local towns.
County taxpayers and town highway departments who would share the salt bill if the rebid brings prices down.
Nobody yet, but a bad rebid could leave everyone paying high prices during snow season.
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