No. 2 fuel oil

The City of Torrington, Connecticut is seeking an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of approximately 17,700 (+/-5%) gallons of Number 2 Fuel Oil to be delivered to various city buildings during the fiscal year from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. The solicitation, identified by the number FUL-333-022222, requires bidders to submit a firm fixed price per gallon delivered directly to the City's tanks, with payment terms of Net 30 days and Free On Board Destination delivery terms. Bids are due on February 22, 2022, at 11:10 AM EST, following the opening of a separate diesel bid, with no fax or email submissions accepted. In the event of City Hall closure, bids will be opened on the next business day at the same time. The City of Torrington reserves the right to award the contract to a bidder other than the lowest bidder if it is determined to best serve the public interest, and may award to one or more vendors with essentially identical proposals.

The solicitation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity initiative that specifically encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs). While no specific budget range or estimated total contract value is provided in the documents, the procurement is for a single fiscal year with no noted renewal options. The City maintains discretion to reject any or all bids and to waive technical irregularities in the bidding process. No incumbent vendor information is disclosed, and there are no specific integration requirements mentioned. The solicitation is open to all vendors, with a particular emphasis on promoting diversity and inclusivity in the procurement process through the encouragement of participation from historically underrepresented business enterprises.