K1 Heating Fuel for all State agencies for 2011/2012

The State of Maine is soliciting sealed bids for K1 heating fuel supply and delivery to state agencies statewide for the 2011/2012 contract term, with bids due June 7, 2011. The contract covers heating oil, diesel, and kerosene delivery on an as-needed basis to eleven service locations across Maine operated by the Department of Conservation, Department of Inland Fish & Wildlife, and Department of Veterans & Military Services, spanning from Richmond to Rangeley.

Total annual fuel requirement is 27,600 gallons across all locations. Individual facility tank capacities range from 275 to 1,000 gallons. The state reserves the right to award to one or multiple vendors based on competitive pricing and capability to service all designated locations. Pricing is structured on a per-gallon basis, with potential adjustments tied to market conditions or index pricing mechanisms. Fuel quality and delivery schedule specifications are detailed in the bid specification document. The contract term is one year with potential renewal options at the state's discretion.

Funding derives from individual state agency budgets that utilize heating fuel. Contact persons and billing addresses are identified for each service location to coordinate delivery and billing. The bid specification establishes all technical requirements, delivery obligations, fuel quality standards, billing procedures, and other contractual terms necessary for fuel suppliers to prepare compliant bids.