Motor Fuel - Tank Wagon Deliveries

Orange County, Florida, through its Procurement Division, is seeking sealed electronic bids for a term contract (Y24-103) for Motor Fuels - Tank Wagon Deliveries. The procurement involves the acquisition of various fuel types, including 87, 89, and 93 octane gasoline, ultra-low sulfur diesel (both dyed and undyed), and E-10 and E-0 ethanol blends, to be delivered to multiple locations across Orange County, Altamonte Springs, and Winter Park. The contract term is one year with the potential for four additional one-year renewals, with an estimated annual usage of 95,204 gallons of 87 octane E-10, 516,195 gallons of dyed ultra-low sulfur diesel, and 6,000 gallons of E-0 ethanol. Pricing will be based on a fixed discount or mark-up from the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price for the Taft Terminal, incorporating all associated charges such as drop charges, pump charges, and split delivery charges. The bid responses are due on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 4:00 PM local time, to be submitted exclusively through the OpenGov Procurement portal, with a deadline for questions on October 16, 2023. Bidders must provide comprehensive fuel delivery capabilities, maintain a fuel management system with electronic tracking, and comply with various federal and state regulations.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors who can meet the specified requirements, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. The contract will serve multiple government entities, including Orange County Government, City of Altamonte Springs, City of Winter Park, and Orlando Utilities Commission, with diverse tank capacities ranging from 25 to 12,000 gallons across above-ground and below-ground storage facilities. Bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements and anti-discrimination policies. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly listed, the solicitation emphasizes the need for vendors to have robust fuel delivery infrastructure and electronic tracking capabilities. The contract will require vendors to handle deliveries to various locations with different storage capacities and fuel type requirements. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the estimated annual usage suggests a significant procurement value, with potential for expansion through four additional one-year renewal options. The procurement is managed by the Orange County Procurement Division, with Melisa Vergara serving as the primary contact for any inquiries.