Fuel Site Replacement Information Request (RFI)

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for fuel site replacement projects across Washington State, focusing on replacing and upgrading 130 automated card lock fuel sites that provide diesel, gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) for state and local government vehicles. The RFI seeks vendors capable of designing and constructing replacement fuel sites, with an anticipated workload of approximately four site replacements per calendar year. WSDOT is exploring a two-tier solicitation structure, initially creating a prequalified vendor pool (Tier One) that would then be eligible to bid on specific county-based projects (Tier Two). The agency is specifically interested in a Design-Build contract model coupled with a Cost-Plus approach, where vendors would first design sites according to WSDOT's scope of work and then charge direct costs plus an agreed-upon profit margin during construction. Responses to this RFI are due by February 28, 2025, at 2359 PST, with submission noted as non-mandatory for future solicitation participation. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions across Washington State, including counties such as Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima, among many others.

While the RFI does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, it indicates a comprehensive approach to vendor selection that will likely involve detailed qualification assessment. The proposed contracting methodology suggests WSDOT is seeking experienced vendors with robust capabilities in fuel site design and construction, with a particular emphasis on understanding government infrastructure requirements. The document does not specify precise budget ranges or award values, but the scope suggests significant investment potential given the planned four site replacements annually and the widespread geographic coverage across Washington State. The agency is also seeking vendor feedback on the proposed contracting approaches, indicating an openness to innovative solutions and potential refinements to their procurement strategy. Although no incumbent vendors are directly mentioned, the RFI implies an existing network of fuel sites that will require systematic replacement and modernization, presenting a potentially lucrative opportunity for qualified design and construction firms with experience in specialized government infrastructure projects.