3-RFP 6252 - Attachment A Non-Collusion Affidavit.pdf

This is a Non-Collusion Affidavit attachment to RFP 6252 issued by the County of Ventura, California, for the procurement of gasoline and diesel fuel services. The County is soliciting proposals from qualified fuel suppliers to provide gasoline and diesel fuel on a scheduled or on-demand basis throughout Ventura County and for participating agencies. The RFP was issued on May 28, 2026, with the final deadline for submitting questions on June 8, 2026, and proposals due no later than 3:00 p.m. on June 22, 2026. Contract award is anticipated in August 2026, with work commencing in Fall 2026 following a required meeting between contractor and County representatives. Offerors must be skilled and regularly engaged in fuel provision and must supply all fuel, transportation, labor, supervision, equipment, and other necessary expenses.

The County's historical spending for gasoline and diesel fuel was $4,600,000 for the previous fiscal year; however, the County makes no guarantee that these volumes will continue throughout the contract term. Fiscal year operations run from July 1 through June 30. The procurement contact for inquiries is Michelle Larios, Buyer, who can be reached through the Messages tab on the solicitation portal at https://ventura.bonfirehub.com. Offerors are required to execute the non-collusion affidavit as part of their proposal submission to affirm that pricing and proposals have been prepared independently without coordination with other bidders.