No. 2 fuel oil

The City of Torrington, Connecticut, is seeking bids for an annual contract to supply approximately 18,700 (+/- 5%) gallons of Number 2 Fuel Oil to various city facilities during the fiscal year from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The procurement is a solicitation (FUL-333-032023) for delivering fuel oil that must comply with Federal and State of Connecticut environmental regulations regarding sulfur content. Vendors are required to submit a firm fixed price per gallon, inclusive of applicable Connecticut state taxes, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. The bid submission period is from March 10, 2023, at 1:00 PM EST to March 20, 2023, at 11:00 AM EDT, with a vendor question and answer period scheduled from March 10 at 1:30 PM EST to March 14 at 12:00 PM EDT. The City reserves the right to add, delete, or redistribute delivery locations and fuel allocations as needed during the contract term, and no fax or email bids will be accepted.

The solicitation is designated as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity contract that actively encourages participation from Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs). The City of Torrington explicitly welcomes and supports diverse business participation in this procurement. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the annual volume of approximately 18,700 gallons suggests a moderate-scale fuel oil contract. Payment terms are set at Net 30 Days, and the City maintains the discretion to accept or reject any proposals and to negotiate a contract that best meets their operational needs and serves the city's interests. The procurement does not indicate any existing incumbent vendors or specify integration requirements with current infrastructure, leaving the opportunity open to qualified fuel oil suppliers who can meet the specified environmental and delivery standards.