Bulk Fuel (SDA 506-0006)

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under solicitation number MDC23112 for bulk fuel procurement at two specific locations in Missouri. The solicitation seeks bids for two distinct fuel types: red diesel fuel for the Davisdale Conservation Area in Howard County and ethanol-free unleaded fuel for the Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery in Taney County. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system between October 27, 2022, and November 17, 2022. The pricing structure requires vendors to provide a margin above the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) rack pricing for both the initial contract period and two potential one-year renewal periods. Vendors are prohibited from entering negative pricing values, and all line items must be included in the bid total. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days. The solicitation does not provide specific fuel quantity requirements or an estimated total contract value.

The solicitation does not mention any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor eligibility, indicating that all vendors are welcome to submit bids. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The MDC has not disclosed specific funding sources or budget ranges for this procurement. The contract will include an initial term with two optional one-year renewal periods, allowing for potential long-term engagement with the selected vendor. Vendors must carefully review the solicitation documents and ensure timely submission through the MissouriBUYS system. The technical contact for this solicitation is Jessica Fick from the MDC Jefferson City office, who can be reached at 573-522-4115 x3656 or jessica.fick@mdc.mo.gov for any questions or clarifications.