[Bid Canceled on October 21, Reiwa 8] Announcement No. 626 Announcement No. 607 Purchase of Snow-Melting Agent Granular Calcium Chloride (25kg bag) [Unit Price Contract] (Announced October 13, Bid Opening November 5)

Sakata City Announcement No. 626 October 13, Reiwa 8 (2026) Sakata City Announcement No. 607 Regarding the bid announcement "Purchase of Snow-Melting Agent Granular Calcium Chloride (25kg bag) [Unit Price Contract]" dated October 13, Reiwa 8 (2026), there was an error in the "2. Qualifications of Bidders" section, where "(5) Must have head office in Sakata City" should have been "(5) Must have head office/branch office, etc. in Sakata City". Therefore, the bidding for this announcement is canceled, and a new bid announcement will be made at a later date. October 21, Reiwa 8 (2026) Mayor of Sakata City, Akiko Yaguchi Sakata City Announcement No. 607 Mayor of Sakata City, Akiko Yaguchi 1. Matters for Bidding: (1) Item Name: Snow-Melting Agent Granular Calcium Chloride (25kg bag) (2) Quantity: 2,300 bags (planned quantity) (3) Specifications, etc.: As per attached specifications. (4) Delivery Deadline: At any time from the date of contract until March 31, Reiwa 9 (2027). However, the first delivery shall be by December 1, Reiwa 8 (2026). (5) Delivery Location: Disaster Prevention and Security Facilities (Hamamatsu-cho) and other locations designated by the Civil Engineering Department (Miyauchi). (6) Bidding Method: Total price. 2. Qualifications of Bidders: All of the following requirements must be met. (1) Must not be subject to bid suspension measures based on the Sakata City Competitive Bidding Participant Qualification Suspension Guidelines. (2) "Not subject to bid suspension during the period from the bid qualification examination date (deadline for submission of the general competitive bidding participation qualification confirmation application form) to the bid date" means not being subject to bid suspension on any day during that period. (3) There shall be no capital or personnel relationship between bidders during the period from the date of this announcement to the deadline for submission of the bid participation qualification confirmation application form. (Refer to the Sakata City Conditional General Competitive Bidding Explanation Document (Goods, Services, Leases)) (4) "Registered in the Reiwa 7 & 8 Fiscal Years Sakata City Competitive Bidding (Quotation) Participant Registration List" means being registered in the "Sakata City Competitive Bidding (Quotation) Participant Registration List for Reiwa 7 & 8 Fiscal Years" for "Industry No. 13 (Chemicals) - Sub-category No. 2 (Industrial Chemicals)" by the day before the date of this announcement, having applied for the desired industry when submitting the Reiwa 7 & 8 Fiscal Years Sakata City Competitive Bidding (Quotation) Participant Qualification Application. (5) Must have head office in Sakata City. "Head office" in (5) means having a head office in Sakata City and being registered in the Reiwa 7 & 8 Fiscal Years Competitive Bidding Participant Registration List by the day before the date of this bid announcement. Bid Announcement Mail Bidding A conditional general competitive bidding will be conducted, and we hereby announce as follows in accordance with Article 167-6 of the Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Order (Showa 22, Cabinet Order No. 16) and Article 19 of the Sakata City Contract Regulations (Heisei 17, Regulations No. 58). October 13, Reiwa 8 (2026) Bidders shall enter an amount equivalent to 100/110 of the estimated contract amount in their bid form, regardless of whether they are taxable or tax-exempt business operators for consumption tax and local consumption tax. When determining the successful bidder, the successful bid price will be the amount obtained by adding 10% of the bid amount to the amount stated in the bid form (if there is a fraction of less than 1 yen, that fraction shall be rounded down). (1) "Means not being subject to legal prohibition measures." Snow-Melting Agent Granular Calcium Chloride (25kg bag) Purchase 2,300 bags (planned quantity) Must not fall under any of the items in Article 167-4, Paragraph 1 of the Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Order. As per separate specifications. * The planned quantity for the season is 2,300 bags. 3. Bid Participation Qualification Confirmation Application: (1) Application Period: From October 13, Reiwa 8 (2026) (Tuesday) to October 22, Reiwa 8 (2026) (Thursday) noon (must arrive by). (Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, but until noon on the final application day). (2) Application Location: Sakata City General Affairs Department, Contract and Inspection Division (2nd Floor, City Hall), 2-2-45 Honcho, Sakata City (Tel: 0234-26-5708). (3) ⇒ (4) Important Notes: * Those who do not submit an application by the deadline specified in this announcement, or who are found to be ineligible to participate in the bidding, cannot participate in this bid. * The bid qualification examination will be based on the deadline for submission of the application form. Qualification confirmation results will be notified by October 23, Reiwa 8 (2026) (Friday). If you do not receive notification despite applying, please contact us by noon on October 26, Reiwa 8 (2026) (Monday). Substitution or resubmission of application forms after the application deadline is not permitted. The cost of preparing and submitting application forms shall be borne by the applicant. Application Form and Attached Documents: ① General Competitive Bidding Participation Qualification Confirmation Application Form (Separate Form No. 1) ② Copy of the same application form (for receipt). * For individual attached documents, refer to the attached documents. (1) Explanation of (2) ⇒ "Not subject to bid suspension measures based on the Sakata City Competitive Bidding Participant Qualification Suspension Guidelines." refers to not being subject to bid suspension measures. (2) "Means not being subject to legal prohibition measures." (3) ⇒ (4) Important Notes: * Those who do not submit an application by the deadline specified in this announcement, or who are found to be ineligible to participate in the bidding, cannot participate in this bid. * The bid qualification examination will be based on the deadline for submission of the application form. Qualification confirmation results will be notified by October 23, Reiwa 8 (2026) (Friday). If you do not receive notification despite applying, please contact us by noon on October 26, Reiwa 8 (2026) (Monday). Substitution or resubmission of application forms after the application deadline is not permitted. The cost of preparing and submitting application forms shall be borne by the applicant. Application Form and Attached Documents: ① General Competitive Bidding Participation Qualification Confirmation Application Form (Separate Form No. 1) ② Copy of the same application form (for receipt). * For individual attached documents, refer to the attached documents. (1) Explanation of (2) ⇒ "Not subject to bid suspension measures based on the Sakata City Competitive Bidding Participant Qualification Suspension Guidelines." refers to not being subject to bid suspension measures. (2) "Means not being subject to legal prohibition measures." (3) There shall be no capital or personnel relationship between bidders during the period from the date of this announcement to the deadline for submission of the bid participation qualification confirmation application form. (Refer to the Sakata City Conditional General Competitive Bidding Explanation Document (Goods, Services, Leases)) (4) "Registered in the Reiwa 7 & 8 Fiscal Years Sakata City Competitive Bidding (Quotation) Participant Registration List" means being registered in the "Sakata City Competitive Bidding (Quotation) Participant Registration List for Reiwa 7 & 8 Fiscal Years" for "Industry No. 13 (Chemicals) - Sub-category No. 2 (Industrial Chemicals)" by the day before the date of this announcement, having applied for the desired industry when submitting the Reiwa 7 & 8 Fiscal Years Sakata City Competitive Bidding (Quotation) Participant Qualification Application. (5) Must have head office in Sakata City. "Head office" in (5) means having a head office in Sakata City and being registered in the Reiwa 7 & 8 Fiscal Years Competitive Bidding Participant Registration List by the day before the date of this bid announcement. ① Those who wish to participate in the bid must submit the application documents by mail or in person as follows and undergo the bid participation qualification examination (facsimile is not permitted). However, if the applicant's address or location is on a remote island, application by facsimile or email is also possible. In that case, please confirm receipt by phone before and after sending. ② If applying by mail, please enclose a return envelope (with the destination address written and postage affixed). ③ The bid qualification examination will be based on the deadline for submission of the application form. (4) Explanation of the reason for being deemed ineligible to participate in the bid can be requested in writing from the head of the Contract and Inspection Division by noon on the day following the notification (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays). (Mail and facsimile are not permitted.) In this case, a written response will be provided within 2 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) to the person requesting the explanation. 4. Viewing Period and Location of Bid Conditions, Bidding Explanation Document, Specifications, etc.: (1) Viewing Period: October 13, Reiwa 8 (2026) (Tuesday) to November 4, Reiwa 8 (2026) noon. (2) Viewing Location: Download from the Sakata City website. 5. Questions Regarding Specifications, etc.: (1) Question Method: If you have questions regarding the specifications, please submit them using the "Questionnaire" (Separate Form No. 4) by email, facsimile, or in person to the Contract and Inspection Division by noon on October 21, Reiwa 8 (2026). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. (2) Answer Method: Answers to questions in (1) will be notified to the questioner and all applicants for bid qualification confirmation by email to the email address listed in the Sakata City Competitive Bidding (Quotation) Participant Qualification Application Form, in principle. (Delivery Designated Date) 7. Date and Time and Location of Bid Opening: (1) Bid Opening Date and Time: November 5, Reiwa 8 (2026) (Thursday), 9:00 AM. (2) Bid Opening Location: Conference Room 201 (2nd Floor, City Hall). (3) Bid Form: To be submitted using the "Dedicated Bid Form." 8. Bid Bond and Contract Deposit: (1) Bid Bond: Exempt. (2) Contract Deposit: Exempt. 9. Other: (1) Invalid Bids: Bids submitted by persons who do not possess the qualifications required for participation in bidding, bids that violate the conditions of bidding, and other bids falling under Article 17 of the Sakata City Contract Regulations shall be deemed invalid. (2) Application Forms, etc.: (3) Contract Creation: (4) Bid Explanation: (5) Department in Charge, etc.: ① (FAX 0234-26-5738) (Email: keiyaku@city.sakata.lg.jp) ② (FAX 0234-26-7364) - This bid will be conducted based on the "Sakata City Conditional General Competitive Bidding Explanation Document (Goods, Services, Leases)." - Related forms for conditional general competitive bidding such as "Bid Participation Qualification Confirmation Application Form," "Bid Form," "Letter of Authorization," and "Questionnaire" can be downloaded from the Sakata City website. - The creation of a contract document is required for this contract. - Bid explanations shall be in accordance with the "Sakata City Conditional General Competitive Bidding Explanation Document (Goods, Services, Leases)" and "Bid Conditions." (Please read carefully.) Department in charge of contract-related affairs: Sakata City General Affairs Department, Contract and Inspection Division (2nd Floor, City Hall), 2-2-45 Honcho, Sakata City (Tel: 0234-26-5708). Department in charge of specification-related affairs: Sakata City Construction Department, Civil Engineering Division (5th Floor, City Hall). - The "Bid Participation Qualification Confirmation Application Form," "Sakata City Conditional General Competitive Bidding Explanation Document (Goods, Services, Leases)," and "Mail Bidding Implementation Guidelines" for mail bidding are posted on the Sakata City website. Bid Specifications Item Name: Purchase of Snow-Melting Agent Granular Calcium Chloride (25kg bag) [Unit Price Contract] Contract Period: At any time from the date of contract until March 31, Reiwa 9 (2027). Delivery Location: Disaster Prevention and Security Facilities (Hamamatsu-cho) and other locations designated by the Civil Engineering Department (Miyauchi). Department in Charge: Civil Engineering Division (26-5743) Conditions: ① The snow-melting agent (granular calcium chloride) shall be in 25kg bags and packed in ton bags. ② Within 3 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) of the request, the snow-melting agent (granular calcium chloride) shall be delivered to the designated locations (Hamamatsu-cho, Miyauchi). ③ The delivery quantity is estimated to be approximately 50 bags (1,250kg) for Hamamatsu-cho, and approximately 400 bags (10,000kg) for Miyauchi, for a total of 2,300 bags (57,500kg). * Subject to change depending on weather conditions. ④ If the snow-melting agent (granular calcium chloride) significantly deteriorates or solidifies during storage, it shall be replaced entirely at the contractor's responsibility, and no additional payment will be made for the cost incurred. ⑤ The 25kg packaging bags shall be moisture-proof, suitable for transport and loading into spreading machinery, and made of material that can withstand the load. ⑥ Specifications for Snow-Melting Agent: (1) Component Concentration: Granular Calcium Chloride: Granular product with a CaCl2 content of 72% or higher. (2) Particle Size: Less than 2% shall be 0.5mm or less, and less than 2% shall be 5.6mm or more. Shall be spherical with a maximum particle size of 10mm or less. (3) Foreign Matter, etc.: Free from foreign matter such as soil and wood chips, and shall not interfere with snow-melting agent spreading operations. Purchase of Snow-Melting Agent Granular Calcium Chloride [Unit Price Contract] Delivery Period: As attached. The first delivery shall be by December 1, Reiwa 8 (2026). (4) Safety: The content of components in a 10% aqueous solution of the delivered material shall comply with the permissible limits for each type of hazardous substance in Appendix-1. (5) Test reports and quality certificates must be submitted before the first delivery. Other: The first delivery date is December 1 (Tuesday). The delivery quantity and location will be notified to the successful bidder at a later date. How to Fill Out the Bid Form (Important): ① The granular calcium chloride will be a unit price contract per bag for the contract period from the date of contract until March 31, Reiwa 9 (2027). ② The bid form shall include the unit price per bag and the total price obtained by multiplying the unit price by the quantity. The formula for calculating the total price is as follows, so please be careful not to make mistakes. Total Price (excluding tax) = Unit Price per Bag × 2,300 Bags * The successful bid will be determined based on the total price, but the actual order quantity is not fixed, so the total price written on the bid form will not necessarily be the contract amount. Please fill out the bid form excluding tax. Please read the bid conditions carefully and ensure there are no omissions. Appendix-1 Hazardous Substance Standards Hazardous Substance Type Permissible Limit Cadmium and its compounds Cadmium 0.03 mg/L Cyanide compounds Cyanide 1 mg/L Organophosphorus compounds 1 mg/L Lead and its compounds Lead 0.1 mg/L Hexavalent chromium compounds Hexavalent chromium 0.5 mg/L Arsenic and its compounds Arsenic 0.1 mg/L Mercury and alkyl mercury compounds, other mercury compounds Mercury 0.005 mg/L Alkyl mercury compounds Not detectable PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyl) 0.03 mg/L Thiuram 0.06 mg/L Simazine 0.03 mg/L Thiobencarb 0.2 mg/L Selenium and its compounds Selenium 0.1 mg/L Boron and its compounds Boron 10 mg/L Fluorine and its compounds Fluorine 8 mg/L Ammonia, ammonia compounds, nitrite compounds, and nitrate compounds (Ammonia nitrogen multiplied by 0.4) + Nitrite nitrogen + Nitrate nitrogen Total 100 mg/L (Note 1) Test methods shall be in accordance with the "Water Pollution Control Act" and the "Testing Methods Designated by the Minister of the Environment."