Diesel Fuel, No 2 Heating Fuel Oil, & Unleaded Gasoline

The Town of Guilford, located in New Haven County, Connecticut, is seeking competitive bids for the procurement of three fuel commodities for Fiscal Year 2023-2024: diesel fuel, No. 2 heating fuel oil, and unleaded gasoline. This solicitation (Bid Number 6-2223) allows vendors to bid on one, multiple, or all three fuel products for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The procurement is structured with specific bid submission parameters, including a solicitation period from November 22, 2022 to December 8, 2022, and a vendor question and answer period from November 22 to November 29, 2022. Bid submissions are due by 9:30 AM EST on December 8, 2022, and must be submitted to Joan Fain, the designated contact at the Town of Guilford. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. While no specific evaluation criteria are explicitly outlined, the solicitation suggests the Town will select the most competitive and responsible bidder(s) for the fuel commodities.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, making the opportunity open to all vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specified requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific organizational types. The solicitation package includes multiple versions of the bid documents but does not provide an estimated total contract value or budget range for the fuel procurement. Additionally, no details are provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The lack of line item specifications and quantitative details suggests that the Town is seeking flexible pricing and delivery options from potential vendors for these fuel commodities. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete bid package and contact Joan Fain at the Town of Guilford for any specific questions about the procurement.