Diesel and Unleaded Bulk Fuel

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) for the purchase of bulk unleaded and diesel fuel on an as-needed basis. TSD is seeking to procure up to 20,000 gallons of unleaded fuel and 85,000 gallons of diesel fuel, with deliveries estimated to occur weekly for diesel and monthly for unleaded. The contract term is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, with three optional one-year renewals. Bids are due by 3:00 PM on June 20, 2024, and the State reserves the right to make an award based on low line-item bid, low total of line items, or any other combination to serve the best interest of the State. The bid pricing is based on the posted terminal price plus the contractor's constant, which includes applicable taxes, fees, freight, and the contractor's profit margin.

The State will consider preferences for certain Texas-based, service-disabled veteran, and environmentally-sensitive businesses as allowed by law. The current incumbent vendor is Midtex Oil. TSD is exempt from federal fuels excise tax, and bidders must meet minimum insurance requirements and provide a certificate of insurance prior to contract award. The potential award value is not explicitly stated, but the quantity of fuel required suggests a substantial contract value.