Anti-Freeze & Starting Fluid

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is seeking bids for anti-freeze and starting fluid products for its district fleet vehicles through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered 060-03-25-050. The procurement covers twelve different categories of automotive and heavy-duty engine coolants, including year-around ethylene glycol-based antifreeze, extended life coolants for various engine types, and ultra extended life coolants. Products must be available in multiple packaging options such as aerosol cans, gallon jugs, and 55-gallon drums, with delivery required to eight NDDOT district locations across North Dakota. The bid responses are due by August 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a contract period spanning from September 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, and potential options for two twelve-month renewals. Evaluation criteria include lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an "all or none" basis, with a tiered pricing structure featuring quantity breaks at 1-5, 6-10, and 11+ cases/drums. Bidders must provide detailed product specifications, including specific gravity, pH levels, and compliance with automotive industry standards like GM, SAE, and ASTM.

The solicitation includes a preference for North Dakota resident bidders in case of tie bids and requires successful vendors to maintain specific insurance coverage and comply with Title VI civil rights assurances. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, vendors must provide dedicated customer service representatives and meet strict delivery requirements to multiple district facilities statewide. The procurement allows for annual price adjustments subject to NDDOT approval, with all products required to be new and under current production. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the statewide scope and multiple product categories suggest a potentially significant contract value. The bid emphasizes F.O.B. destination pricing to each district location and requires comprehensive product documentation to ensure quality and compliance with automotive industry standards.