CONTRACT: Fuel Supply and Delivery - Biodiesel and Gasoline Tractor Trailer

The State of New Hampshire, specifically the Department of Administrative Services, is seeking bids for a comprehensive fuel supply and delivery contract (RFB #3068-26) covering biodiesel, diesel, and gasoline via tractor trailer across ten counties, with a primary focus on Coos County. The procurement solicits vendors to provide fuel for various state agencies, including the Department of Transportation and Department of Safety, with estimated annual usage volumes ranging from 75,000 to 548,000 gallons per county. The contract will commence on December 1, 2025, and run through November 30, 2028, with potential two-year extension options. Bidders must provide pricing through two potential formats: an index-based bid using regional price indices or a locked fixed price bid with a required performance bond of 25% of guaranteed volume. The state will guarantee 85% of estimated annual quantities, and vendors must quote prices per gallon to four decimal places, covering fuel types including conventional gasoline (87 octane), reformulated gasoline, premium additive ultra-low sulfur diesel, and biodiesel. Bids are due on October 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time, with bid distribution beginning September 5, 2025.

The procurement allows participation from a broad range of entities, including political subdivisions, counties, cities, towns, school districts, and nonprofit agencies. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the solicitation appears to be open to multiple vendor types with the technical capability to deliver fuel via tractor trailer across diverse geographical locations. The contract includes specific requirements for biodiesel blends, cloud point protections, and seasonal fuel adjustments, suggesting vendors must have sophisticated logistics and fuel management capabilities. Pricing mechanisms are flexible, allowing vendors to propose either fixed or index-based pricing strategies, which indicates the state's intent to attract competitive and adaptable fuel suppliers. While exact award values are not specified, the comprehensive nature of the contract covering multiple counties and significant annual fuel volumes suggests a potentially substantial contract value. The state's procurement approach emphasizes reliability, precise delivery specifications, and competitive pricing, with extensive documentation detailing exact delivery locations, contact persons, tank sizes, and usage estimates for each site.