Aviation Gas and Fuel for CSP and DFPC Aviation Programs

The State of Colorado, through the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (CDPOR) and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), is procuring aviation gasoline (avgas) and Jet A fuel for its aviation programs serving Denver County and Denver City. This is a sole source procurement, meaning it is being awarded non-competitively to a single vendor without a traditional competitive bidding process. The fuel will support multiple state aircraft and aviation activities, with deliveries coordinated through existing fueling infrastructure at state aviation facilities. The procurement requires the selected vendor to maintain consistent fuel supply, ensure regulatory compliance with aviation fuel standards, and provide competitive pricing in the Colorado market. Key objectives include ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply to support ongoing state aviation operations and maintaining the safety and quality standards necessary for aircraft operations. The solicitation was posted on June 7, 2018, with a due date of June 12, 2018, allowing a five-day window for proposal submission.

World Fuel Service Corporation has been identified as the sole source provider for this procurement, indicating that no open competition will occur and this vendor is the incumbent contractor. The sole source justification emphasizes World Fuel Service's established relationship with the state's aviation operations, demonstrated capability to provide consistent fuel supply, and existing distribution network that supports uninterrupted service delivery. The vendor's ability to meet specific fuel quality requirements and maintain regulatory compliance with aviation fuel standards was a primary factor in the sole source determination. The justification document does not specify contract terms, renewal options, or explicit pricing information, as the file serves to document the rationale for bypassing competitive bidding rather than establishing commercial terms. While specific award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement encompasses fuel supply for multiple state aircraft and aviation activities across the specified jurisdictions.