Alternative Renewable Diesel
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- IFB-299-2930403-CS
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- Point of contact
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- Xiaolu (Cheri) Shi cheri.shi@ocwr.ocgov.com (714) 834-3502
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The County of Orange, OC Waste & Recycling is seeking competitive bids for Alternative Renewable Diesel to be used across three active landfill locations: Frank R. Bowerman Landfill in Irvine, Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea, and Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano. The specific product required is Neste MY Renewable Diesel, which must meet ASTM D975 standards, California Air Resources Board (CARB) Phase 2 requirements, and be approved for use in Caterpillar engines. This is a fully electronic solicitation where only online bids submitted through the County's bidding system will be accepted. The bid is due by September 24, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with bid prices remaining valid for 365 days after the closing date. Pricing will be determined based on the PAD District 5 Report, Los Angeles, CA OPIS Gross Renewable R99 Ultra Low Sulfur Distillate 10am ET Daily Rack Average Index with CAR report, with adjustments for different delivery sizes ranging from up to 1,000 gallons to over 7,000 gallons. The contract will be effective March 1, 2026, and run for one calendar year with an option to renew for up to four additional years.
The County offers preference points for Local Small Businesses (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with potential preference points of 5% or 8% depending on certification. Bidders must have the capability to deliver diesel to the three specified landfill locations during delivery hours of 6 AM - 4 PM, Monday through Saturday, with a total storage capacity of 41,000 gallons across the sites. The contract includes provisions for additional fees such as emergency deliveries, standing time, and retain fees. No price increases will be permitted during the first contract year, with subsequent increases subject to documented proof of cost increases and requiring 60 days' advance written notice. The County may extend the cooperative contract to other municipal, county, and governmental entities, with a 2% administrative rebate on subordinate contract sales. While the total contract amount is not specified, the procurement is structured as an as-needed usage contract with no guaranteed minimum purchase commitment.
Opportunity text
The County of Orange, OC Waste & Recycling, (hereinafter referred to as County) is requesting competitive bids from qualified vendors (hereinafter referred to as Bidder) for Alternative Renewable Diesel. The awarded Contract, (hereinafter referred to as Contract) will be between the County and awarded Bidder, (hereinafter referred to as Contractor) in accordance with the model contract terms, conditions and scope of work. This is a fully electronic solicitation - only electronic bids submitted through the County's online bidding system will be allowed; no other form of bid submittals will be accepted. Prior to submitting a bid, Bidders are advised to carefully read the instructions below, including the model contract and any solicitation attachments and/or exhibits.
Frequently specifications in bid solicitations state "brand name or equal." "Brand name" refers to the identification of products by manufacturer, make, and model. Any references to brand names and/or numbers in the solicitation is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, unless otherwise specified. Bids offering equivalent items meeting the standards of quality specified in the solicitation may be considered, unless otherwise specified, providing the bid clearly describes the article offered and how it differs from the specified brand. Unless Contractor specifies otherwise, it is understood that the Contractor is offering the brand item as specified in the solicitation. If Contractor bids an "equal", product, Contractor must state the brand name and must submit complete specifications and/or provide samples with the bid. Determination of equality shall be at the sole discretion of the County, and the County reserves the right to request a sample for determining equality with the specified brand. If it has been determined by the requesting agency/department and/or a County standards committee that only one brand can meet the County's requirements, "no exceptions" shall be noted in the specifications.
All questions or requests for interpretations must be received within this solicitation's Question & Answer section by Tuesday, September 16, 2025, before 1:00 pm as specified in the solicitation. Respondents are not to contact other County personnel with any questions or clarifications concerning this solicitation.
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