#2 Heating Fuel

The Town of Northbridge, Massachusetts is seeking sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of No. 2 Heating Fuel for various Town departments for the period from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. The estimated annual requirement is 33,700 gallons. Bids will be accepted until 10:00 am on July 25, 2018, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total bid price. The bid price per gallon shall be based on the Low Daily Boston Wholesale Price (LDBWP) as of June 20, 2018, plus or minus an increment specified by the bidder, with any decrease in the LDBWP during the contract term resulting in an equal decrease in the price per gallon, and any increase resulting in an equal increase. The Town makes no guarantees regarding the actual quantities that may be purchased. Bidders must provide bid bonds, performance bonds, and liability insurance as specified in the Invitation for Bids (IFB) package.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or possible award values or budget ranges.