Idot diesel & biodiesel fuel

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish contract(s) for the purchase of diesel fuel and biodiesel fuel on an as-needed basis. The initial contract term will be from the time of execution through April 30, 2021, with the option to renew for up to two additional 2-year periods. IDOT is requesting bids for dyed and clear diesel fuel oil grades 1D and 2D, as well as 5% biodiesel blends. Vendors must meet all ASTM and Illinois Pollution Control requirements, and deliveries will be made to various IDOT district locations with minimum order quantities specified. Bids are due by November 21, 2019 at 2:00 pm CST, and pricing will be based on the DTNERGY FastRack weekly posted rack prices for the Chicago and Rockford areas, plus the vendor's quoted differential per gallon for freight, handling, and profit.

This contracting opportunity includes a Small Business Set-Aside, and only vendors qualified under that program will be considered. Four vendors were awarded portions of the $447,364.90 contract: G. Cooper Oil Company, Inc., Heritage FS, Inc., Growmark, and Evergreen FS, Inc. The total estimated value of the contract is $1,135,000, and no single award will exceed that amount without a formal amendment. The contract allows IDOT to purchase diesel and biodiesel fuel as needed during the contract term.