No.2 Heating Fuel and APS Eligible Liquid Biofuel

The Massachusetts ENE52 No. 2 Heating Fuel and APS Eligible Liquid Biofuel statewide contract provides comprehensive fuel procurement options for public sector entities across the state. The vehicle offers three distinct product categories: standard No. 2 Heating Oil, Massachusetts APS Eligible Liquid Biofuel (with a minimum 10% biofuel composition), and No. 2 Heating Oil with Fixed Pricing. Designed to serve various government and public sector organizations, the contract enables entities to purchase heating fuel with flexible pricing mechanisms based on daily commodity rates and zone-specific differentials. The contract emphasizes environmental sustainability, mandating that heating oil purchased by agencies contain at least 10% biofuels under Executive Order 594.

The statewide contract is managed by the Massachusetts Operational Services Division (OSD) and is effective from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2026, with no renewal options. Prime contractors include Global Montello, Peterson's Oil, Sprague Operating Resources, Broco Oil, and East River Energy, who serve eight geographical zones within Massachusetts. The contract covers an estimated annual purchase of two million gallons of heating oil and includes a 0.0075 cents per gallon contract administration fee. Eligible participants range from cities and towns to public authorities, school districts, libraries, and non-profit organizations doing business with the Commonwealth. The contract type allows for multiple awards per zone, with a target maximum of nine contractors across the first two product categories.