Bulk Oil and Transmission Fluid

The State of Missouri has issued a Request for Proposal - Commodity (RFPC30034902401041) seeking bids for bulk automotive engine oils and transmission fluids from vendors across the state. The procurement solicits six specific petroleum products: 7,500 gallons of 0W-20 gasoline engine oil, 14,000 gallons of 5W-20 gasoline engine oil, 3,800 gallons of 5W-30 gasoline engine oil, 1,400 gallons of 10W-30 gasoline engine oil, 1,100 gallons of 15W-40 gasoline engine oil, and 2,000 gallons of multi-vehicle automatic transmission fluid. Vendors must provide firm, fixed unit prices per gallon and ensure all products meet or exceed manufacturer specifications from Chrysler (MOPAR ATF+4), Ford (Motorcraft Mercon LV), and General Motors (Dexron VI) standards. Delivery and installation must be made to state agency-provided bulk storage/dispensing containers, with Free On Board Destination delivery terms and Net 45 Days payment terms. The solicitation opened on December 6, 2023, with responses due by December 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM CST, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system. The primary contact for questions is Jennie Rees, reachable at 573-751-6442 or jennie.rees@oa.mo.gov.

The solicitation is open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no details about existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. While the solicitation references federal fund requirements, no specific funding amounts are disclosed. The documents do not specify possible award values or budget ranges for the contract. Vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely and accurate submission of their proposals through the MissouriBUYS system, with no additional guidance provided about potential preferences for local, small, or disadvantaged businesses. The state's procurement appears to be focused on obtaining high-quality petroleum products that meet rigorous manufacturer specifications for its various state agencies and departments.