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418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439
Village Board Meeting
Ted Friedley, Public Works
A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Softener Salt from Compass
Minerals and Midwest Salt LLC FY27
May l l , 2026
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
The Village of Lemont purchases softener salt for use in treating the water system. The
Village has historically waived the formal bidding process and purchased from Compass
Minerals and Midwest Salt LLC. They both offer the same product with similar lead time, cost,
and quality. By utilizing two vendors, this gives Lemont flexibility to purchase if inventories
become too low, or unavailable.
ANALYSIS
Funds are budgeted in FY27 in the amount of $203,000.00 for the purchase of softener salt.
Consistency with Village Policy
Budget (if applicable)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Pass A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Softener Salt from Compass Minerals and
Midwest Salt LLC FY27 for an amount not to exceed $203,000.00.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Pass A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Softener Salt from Compass Minerals and
Midwest Salt LLC FY27
ATTACHMENTS
A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Softener Salt from Compass Minerals and Midwest
Salt LLC FY27.pdf
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
RESOLUTION
NUMBER R-t� -26
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF SOFTENER SALT FROM
COMPASS MINERALS AND MIDWEST SALT LLC FY27
JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Clerk
SAMUEL J. FORZLEY
JANELLE KITTRIDGE
KEN MCCLAFFERTY
KEVIN SHA UGHNESSY
RICK SNIEGOWSKI
RON STAPLETON
Trustees
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont ona--!*026
RESOLUTION NO. R-_O_I_-26
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF SOFTENER SALT FROM
COMPASS MINERALS AND MIDWEST SALT LLC FY27
WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the Village of Lemont "Village" to purchase
softener salt for its Water Service System; and
WHEREAS, the Village has purchased softener salt from Compass Minerals and is
satisfied with its relationship with Compass Minerals; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to contract with an additional softener salt provider,
Midwest Salt LLC, and believes that contracting with both Compass Minerals and Midwest Salt
LLC will ensure flexibility and availability during emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the salt sold by Compass Minerals and Midwest Salt LLC complies with the
Village's expectations in terms of quality, delivery, and packaging; and
WHEREAS, Section 5/8-9-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65ILCS 5/8-9-1) allows the
Board of Trustees of the Village ("Village Board"). Upon a vote of two-thirds of the trustees then
holding office, to waive the requirements for competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS, The Village Board has determined that it is advisable, necessary, and in the
best interest of the Village to waive competitive bidding and authorized the purchase of softener
salt from Compass Minerals and Midwest Salt LLC at a combined price not to exceed
$203,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1:
The Foregoing findings and recitals are hereby adopted as section One of this Resolution
and are incorporated by reference as if set forth verbatim herein.
SECTION 2:
Waiver of Public Bid Requirements and Authority to Purchase. The Village Board hereby
waives the competitive bidding requirements otherwise applicable to the purchase of softener salt
from Compass Minerals and Midwest Salt LLC at a combined price not to exceed $203,000.00.
SECTION 3:
The Village Administrator or his designee is hereby authorized to execute any documents
and take any other steps necessary to purchase softener salt from Compass Minerals and
Midwest Salt LLC at a combined price not to exceed $203,000.00, and to otherwise conduct this
resolution.
SECTION 4:
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as
provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS, ON
THIS _ DAY OF t q 2026.
Samuel J. Forzley
Janelle Kittridge
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
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CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN
Village Clerk
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
JOHN EGOFSKE
President