Attachment 2.docx

ATTACHMENT # 2

FUEL SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIAL USE PURCHASE: The State reserves the right to purchase any gasoline desired for experimental, trial or special purpose at any time and from any source(s) of supply desired by the State.

SAMPLES: Samples will be taken from delivery trucks and agency tanks for testing by the SC Dept. of Agriculture for compliance with specifications as listed in this bid. Any fuel that does not meet the specifications must be pumped out of tanks and replaced at the expense of the contractor. Any expenses incurred by agencies due to the above will also be at the expense of the contractor. The SC Dept. of Agriculture will be the final authority on results of testing the fuel for compliance with specifications as listed below.

CONTAMINATED LOADS: Any contaminated loads delivered must be pumped out and replaced at the contractor's expense within a reasonable time after notification. Contamination is defined as any element, which enters pure refined gasoline or diesel fuel either naturally or by purposeful action, which is not a product of refined crude oil with the exception of winter additives, detergents, and identifying dyes. The State will only pay for non-contaminated fuel. Any dispute over the cause of a contaminated fuel will be resolved between contractor and the State after the fuel has been replaced. The contractor shall also be responsible for all cleanup required to all affected property, storage facilities, and equipment as a result of noncompliance with specifications. Furthermore, the contractor shall be fully responsible for any and all costs incurred by the State for any equipment sustaining damage, which is attributed to a contaminated fuel(s) which the contractor has delivered.

CONTRACT PRICE: It shall be understood and agreed that orders will be shipped and billed at the established contract price in effect on date of delivery.

NET GALLONS: All deliveries and billing shall be Net Gallons. (Volume loaded shall be corrected to 60 degrees F in accordance with ASTM Petroleum Measurement Tables to determine net gallons received).

HOLIDAYS: Orders placed for delivery on contractor's holiday will be scheduled for next day delivery.

TOLL FREE TELEPHONE: The successful contractor(s) will be required to furnish a toll free telephone number for customers to place orders for delivery.

ORDERS, DELIVERY & PAYMENT: Orders generally will be placed by telephone from the ordering agency. Delivery and invoicing information will be given when orders are placed. All orders placed under this contract are to be fulfilled within forty-eight (48) hours, unless delayed delivery is requested. For the purpose of verification by the using agency, and at no additional cost to the State, all delivery vehicles are to be equipped with a meter pump or have properly calibrated compartments with the capacity clearly marked on each compartment. If a metered pump is provided, a metered delivery ticket shall accompany each delivery. If not, and depending on the quantity ordered, the calibrated compartments should be filled to the secured markers in each compartment for the purpose of the agency verifying the gallons received.

MARKER CALIBRATION: The State reserves the right to require successful contractor to furnish a copy of their Certificate of Calibration from the SC Dept. of Agriculture.

EXEMPTION: Section 12-28-710 of the SC Code of Laws exempts the tax ($.16) used for motor fuel in state-owned school buses and in state-owned administration and service vehicles used in the pupil transportation program and transportation of students by state-funded institutions of higher learning.

TAXES: SC Road Tax ($0.2800), State Inspection Fee ($0.0025), State Environmental Impact Fund ($0.005), and federal L.U.S.T. tax ($0.001), federal oil spill tax (dependent on the fuel) as applicable, will be the responsibility of the contractor to collect and submit to the State. The State is exempt from Federal Excise Tax. Note: All taxes are subject to change during the contract term. Any changes in tax rates will automatically be incorporated into the contract without the need for a change order.

FREIGHT: Any and all freight charges must be included in the price mark-ups.

INVOICES: Invoices are to be submitted to customers in three (3) copies, showing purchase order number, and must be in accordance with the National Bureau of Standards handbook #44.

ASTM: The gasoline covered by this solicitation must meet most current version of ASTM Standard Specifications (D4814-16a, D4806-16a) or any new standard specifications adopted during the contract term. Octane ratings must meet the following minimum, based on (R+M)/2: Unleaded Regular 87-88, Unleaded Mid-Range 89-90, and Unleaded Premium 91-93.

The ultra-low sulfur diesel and B5 biodiesel fuel provided pursuant to this contract must meet the most current ASTM Standard Specifications (D975-15c or D6751-15ce1) or any new standard specifications adopted during the contract term. The bio product used for blending must be a virgin soy product only. Animal fat or recycled oil derived biodiesel blend stock will not be supplied pursuant to this contract.

Note: Unleaded shall contain sufficient detergent additives to keep fuel injection system clean. The ASTM standards referenced herein, and any updated version adopted during the term of this contract is used strictly as a quality standard. For the purposes of its fuel contracts, the State does not use ASTM standards to define products.

REGISTRATION: All bidders and brands bid must be registered with the SC Dept. of Agriculture.

LIST OF JOBBERS/SELLERS: The successful contractor must furnish a list of jobbers/resellers who will be making deliveries to various customers, if applicable.

SUPPLIER'S STATE REPRESENTATIVE: The successful contractor's will be required to furnish the name of a company representative who will be responsible for resolving problems during the contract period.