Biodiesel Fuel

The City of Nashua, New Hampshire is requesting bids on B5 Biodiesel fuel for the Nashua Transit System under IFB 0464-110226, with bids due November 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and questions closed October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Addendum 1 was issued October 20, 2026 to correct a document accessibility issue; bidders must acknowledge the addendum (paper bidders via signed acknowledgment page with submission; electronic bidders via Bonfire prior to submission) or face disqualification.

The scope is supply and delivery of B5 Biodiesel blended with premium ultra-low sulfur #2 diesel on an as-needed basis for a contract period from November 5, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Estimated consumption is 10,000 to 20,000 gallons. Delivery is required within 24 hours of notification to a single tank at 11 Riverside Street, Nashua, between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. EST. The tank has a 12,500-gallon capacity. Fuel must comply with ASTM-D-6751 and D975 standards and meet seasonal cloud point requirements: +8 from October 1 through December 14, −5 from December 15 through March 14, and +20 from March 15 through September 30. Cold-weather additives are required.

Pricing is a fixed unit price per gallon firm throughout the contract term, all-inclusive of taxes, fees, delivery, environmental charges, and superfund levies. The City uses Federal Transit Administration funding and incorporates all required FTA clauses into the contract. Bidders must carry General Liability ($3 million per occurrence / $5 million aggregate), Environmental Impairment/Pollution Liability ($3 million per occurrence / $5 million aggregate), Motor Vehicle Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation per New Hampshire statute. Bidders must provide at least three professional references and documentation of any previous City of Nashua awards within five years. All bids are FOB Nashua. Bid results will be posted within 24 hours of the deadline.