Bulk Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Parkway School District in Missouri is soliciting sealed bids from qualified distributors to supply bulk diesel exhaust fluid on an as-needed basis under a blanket purchase order agreement for the 2026-2027 school year. The district estimates it will require approximately 16 or more 330-gallon totes of diesel exhaust fluid during the contract term, though this projection is provided for vendor guidance only and does not constitute a guarantee of minimum purchase quantities. Deliveries must be made F.O.B. destination to the district's Central Warehouse located at 363 North Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017. Qualified vendors must register and submit sealed bids through the Parkway School District Bonfire Portal at https://parkwayschools.bonfirehub.com/ by the deadline of May 26, 2026, with public bid openings conducted virtually via Google Meet when applicable. The district will evaluate bids based on the "lowest and best" proposal, considering factors including specification compliance, the vendor's ability to supply all or most items required, commitment to maintain sufficient inventory, prior experience with the district, and financial strength. The initial contract term is one year or until all specified items are supplied, whichever expires first, with the district retaining the right to extend the agreement for one additional month with identical terms and conditions upon written notice prior to expiration. Pricing increases require 30 days' advance notice and approval by the Purchasing Manager, limited to cost only and not including profit or overhead increases.

All bidding contractors must comply with mandatory federal E-Verify work authorization requirements as established by Missouri Revised Statute 285.530 for contracts exceeding $5,000 with the district. As a condition of contract award, the bidding company must enroll and actively participate in the E-Verify program for all employees working on the contracted services, execute a sworn affidavit confirming enrollment, provide documentation of participation prior to or concurrent with contract execution, and affirm that it does not knowingly employ any unauthorized aliens. The contractor must also notify the district of any cessation of E-Verify participation or any actions, claims, or complaints alleging violations of the work authorization statute, with failure to comply constituting material breach of the contract. Vendors must maintain appropriate insurance coverage and adhere to non-discrimination policies. The district reserves the right to terminate any agreement with 15 days' written notice for nonperformance, poor performance, late delivery, or other cause, and retains discretionary authority to award various portions of the contract to different vendors or reject all bids. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the solicitation materials.